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A protestor displays a sign during the statewide Reopen Illinois protest on Friday, May 1, 2020 in Springfield, IL.

Gallery: Fed up Illinoisans take to the state capital during the Reopen Illinois protest

By Jared Treece, Photographer
May 2, 2020
COVID-19 Update: Pritzker announces extension of stay at home order

COVID-19 Update: Pritzker announces extension of stay at home order

By Alex Williams, Staff Reporter
April 23, 2020
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker issued a stay at home order effective March 21 that barred childrens access to playground equipment in order uphold the CDCs recommended social distancing practice to prevent further spread of the Coronavirus on Sunday, Apr. 5, 2020 in Douglas Park in Downtown Springfield, Illinois.

COVID-19: Signs of the Times

By Jared Treece and Angel Chevrestt
April 23, 2020
The playground equipment at Ni-Ridge Park in Park Ridge, Illinois is wrapped in caution tape to discourage children from playing. Illinois Executive Order 2020-10 closed all public playgrounds in the state to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Gallery: Playground closures and community support

By Danny Connolly, Guest Contributer
April 1, 2020
Customers at Binny’s Beverage Depot practice social distancing while waiting to enter the store on March 20 in Lincolnwood, Illinois. The CDC recommends staying at least 6 feet away from other people in public places.

Gallery: Stock up for sheltering

By Danny Connolly, Guest Contributor
March 20, 2020
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