GOVERNOR J-B PRITZKER SAYS MOST OF THE STATE IS ON TRACK TO MOVE TO THE NEXT PHASE OF REOPENING AT THE END OF THE MONTH.

UNDER HIS “RESTORE ILLINOIS” PROGRAM, THE STATE IS DIVIDED INTO FOUR REGIONS. EACH REGION MUST MEET CERTAIN BENCHMARKS TO MOVE TO THE NEXT PHASE OF ECONOMIC RECOVERY SAYS THE GOVERNOR.

THE GOVERNOR SAYS IT’S IMPORTANT THAT ILLINOIS DOESN’T JUST OPEN EVERYTHING BACK UP.

THAT EXCEPTION IN THE NORTHEAST REGION, WHICH INCLUDES CHICAGO AND SUBURBS. THAT AREA NEEDS TO SEE THE RATE OF POSITIVE TESTS COME DOWN BEFORE MOVING TO PHASE THREE. 

IN PHASE THREE, BARBERSHOPS, SALONS AND RETAIL STORES CAN OPEN WITH PRECAUTIONS.