GOVERNOR J-B PRITZKER SAYS HIS LAWSUIT TO REQUIRE MASKS IN SCHOOL IS ABOUT PROTECTING CHILDREN AND STAFF. 

THE SUIT, FILED IN SANGAMON COUNTY, SEEKS A JUDGE’S APPROVAL OF THE GOVERNOR’S ORDER REQUIRING MASKS FOR STUDENTS, TEACHERS, AND STAFF.

THE LAWSUIT WAS FILED IN RESPONSE TO THREE ILLINOIS SCHOOLS THAT SAY THEY WILL NOT REQUIRE MASKS WHEN CLASSES RESUME. THE GOVERNOR WANTS A JUDGE TO APPROVE THE MANDATE.

PRITZKER SAYS ACCOMMODATIONS WILL BE MADE FOR STUDENTS AND STAFF THAT CAN’T MEDICALLY WEAR A MASK, SUCH AS USING FACE SHIELDS INSTEAD. GOVERNOR PRITZKER SAYS HE WOULD NOT SEND HIS OWN CHILDREN TO A SCHOOL THAT DOESN’T REQUIRE MASKS.