GOVERNOR J-B PRITZKER SAYS ALL OF ILLINOIS SHOULD BE MOVING TO PHASE THREE OF HIS REOPENING PLAN ON FRIDAY. 

THE NUMBERS NEEDED TO MOVE TO THE NEXT STAGE ARE HOLDING OR DECLINING, WHICH IS GREAT NEWS SAYS THE GOVERNOR. THAT INCLUDES THE POSITIVITY RATE OF COVID-19 TESTS AND THE NUMBER OF HOSPITAL BEDS. PRITZKER URGES PEOPLE TO CONTINUE TAKING PRECAUTIONS.

THE GOVERNOR CREDITS PUBLIC HEALTH MEASURES.

IN PHASE THREE, SALONS, GYMS, RETAIL STORES, OFFICES AND BARS AND RESTAURANTS WITH OUTDOOR SEATING MAY OPEN BACK UP, WITH STRINGENT HEALTH PROTOCOLS IN PLACE.