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Inmates — like residents of other congregate settings — will get the vaccine before those younger than 65 with high-risk medical conditions.
Pritzker blamed Trump for having to redeploy resources from fighting the coronavirus to protect the Capitol from the president's supporters.
Calling it "home-grown and widespread," researchers said the strain may be more contagious and already comprise around half of U.S. cases.
"There is no doubt in my mind that the President of the United States broke his oath of office," said IL Republican Adam Kinzinger.
The House of Representatives approved a resolution asking Vice President Mike Pence to remove President Donald Trump from office.
After an FBI warning about possible armed protests at all 50 state capitols, Illinois authorities are on alert.
Illinois Public Health director Dr. Ngozi Ezike received her first shot of the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine Tuesday, officials said.
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has suggested additional domestic terrorism charges for those who participated in Wednesday's failed insurrection.
A review on her homesnap profile reads: "great for armed insurrection and sedition, not so good for a condo in the gold coast."
The state reported 9,277 new infections and 126 more deaths on Friday.
A handful of downstate lawmakers voted to toss votes from Arizona and Pennsylvania after a tumultuous day at the Capitol. The effort failed.
Promoted by the Chicago GOP, organizers say they want restaurants open and Donald Trump in the White House.
The store will hold a going-out-of-business sale for the next 8 to 12 weeks before closing its doors for good, the Chicago Tribune reports.
The new B.1.1.7 coronavirus mutation, first identified in the United Kingdom, may be 70 percent more contagious, health officials say.
Carol Bruno was admitted to the hospital on Thanksgiving Day and died two weeks later. Her husband Mike died just days before Christmas.
"The Webb family is grieving for all those involved," according to a statement released Wednesday.
According to the governor's office, less than 1 percent of the state's total population has received the first of two vaccine shots.
After the pandemic struck, "Trevor was never the same," his mother said.
As of Dec. 24, 327,065 Americans and 15,643 Illinoisans have died from the virus.
Much needed help is headed to Illinois residents after months of inaction by Congress. Here’s what you need to know.
