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Illinois Restaurants And Bars Ordered To Close, Cases Identified In Winnebago, Whiteside County

Claire Buchanan

The Illinois Department of Public Health on Sunday announced 29 new cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) across Illinois.  Five additional counties are now reporting cases – Champaign, Clinton, Sangamon, Whiteside, and Winnebago counties.  Other locations with cases include Chicago and Cook, Cumberland, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry, St. Clair, and Woodford counties.   

According to a news release, IDPH is reporting 93 cases in 13 counties in Illinois.  Cases have occurred in all age ranges and the number of cases that do not have a clear connection to travel or a known COVID-19 case is increasing.

Additionally, Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced that all bars and restaurants in the state of Illinois will be closed to the public, beginning at close of business Monday, March 16th through Monday, March 30th.

According to a release, the state is working with restaurant owners and food delivery services to ensure kitchens can continue food delivery and put in place drive-thru and curbside pickup options.

The Illinois primary will continue as scheduled on Tuesday, March 17.

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