/tags/coronavirus-rules-and-regulations Coronavirus rules and regulations en-US Copyright © 2024 ÍâÍøÌìÌà Mon, 09 Aug 2021 10:17:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2021-08-09/pritzker-reluctant-to-implement-more-covid-restrictions-even-as-cases-rise-in-illinois The governor continues to stress vaccines as the most effective way to beat back the persistent pandemic. Mon, 09 Aug 2021 10:17:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2021-08-09/pritzker-reluctant-to-implement-more-covid-restrictions-even-as-cases-rise-in-illinois Eric Schmid /government-politics-issues/2021-05-14/covid-restrictions-could-return-if-theres-a-resurgence-in-illinois-reopening-phase Avoiding renewed restrictions will depend on increasing vaccinations. Fri, 14 May 2021 15:55:43 GMT /government-politics-issues/2021-05-14/covid-restrictions-could-return-if-theres-a-resurgence-in-illinois-reopening-phase Kelsey Landis /culture-history/2021-05-13/st-louis-area-festival-organizers-eye-in-person-return-after-pandemic-hiatus After the coronavirus pandemic canceled most festivals and other large public events last year, some organizers are carefully planning a return to some pre-pandemic normalcy this year. Thu, 13 May 2021 10:20:11 GMT /culture-history/2021-05-13/st-louis-area-festival-organizers-eye-in-person-return-after-pandemic-hiatus Eric Schmid /government-politics-issues/2021-05-06/illinois-will-loosen-more-covid-19-restrictions-on-may-14 Gov. J.B. Prizker announced the state will move into the bridge to Phase 5 of reopening next week. Thu, 06 May 2021 20:36:22 GMT /government-politics-issues/2021-05-06/illinois-will-loosen-more-covid-19-restrictions-on-may-14 Megan Valley /government-politics-issues/2021-04-30/heres-what-needs-to-happen-for-illinois-to-move-to-the-next-reopening-phase Gov. J.B. Pritzker could soon loosen COVID-19 restrictions if hospitalizations and positive cases continue to drop. Fri, 30 Apr 2021 16:25:46 GMT /government-politics-issues/2021-04-30/heres-what-needs-to-happen-for-illinois-to-move-to-the-next-reopening-phase Kelsey Landis /coronavirus/2021-03-08/st-louis-county-eases-covid-19-restrictions-for-businesses-and-gatherings St. Louis County is easing restrictions on businesses and gatherings that officials implemented earlier to help keep the coronavirus from spreading. County Executive Sam Page said the changes are made possible by a decline in coronavirus cases. Mon, 08 Mar 2021 19:43:06 GMT /coronavirus/2021-03-08/st-louis-county-eases-covid-19-restrictions-for-businesses-and-gatherings Chad Davis /health-science-environment/2021-01-21/data-glitch-keeps-covid-restrictions-in-metro-east The region that includes the Metro East was the last in Illinois to see some restrictions lifted. Fri, 22 Jan 2021 18:05:51 GMT /health-science-environment/2021-01-21/data-glitch-keeps-covid-restrictions-in-metro-east Eric Schmid /government-politics-issues/2020-12-08/who-enforces-covid-rules-in-illinois-it-depends-on-which-political-party-is-in-control-locally Neighboring counties in the Metro East are taking opposite approaches to enforcing the governor's coronavirus related restrictions. Some are cracking down on violators, while others are relying on educating those who break the rules. Tue, 08 Dec 2020 15:18:57 GMT /government-politics-issues/2020-12-08/who-enforces-covid-rules-in-illinois-it-depends-on-which-political-party-is-in-control-locally Kelsey Landis, Mike Koziatek