Coronavirus 'Will Come,' IL Election Still On: Pritzker | PatchPM

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Coronavirus In Illinois March 16 Update: 105 Cases, 15 Counties

"No matter where you live it will come, so you need to be prepared," Pritzker said.

Election Judges Needed After 'Tsunami' Of Cancellations

Anyone who is healthy and hasn't traveled can show up to a polling place and become an election judge.

How Local Hospitals Are Prepping For COVID-19 In DuPage County

The most recent change includes a "no visitor" policy, which has some exceptions.

United Airlines Cutting Flights By Half In Response To COVID-19

United Airlines has about 15,000 employees in the Chicago area and typically operates almost 600 daily flights out of O'Hare.

Facebook Do-Gooder Fights Back At COVID-19 Hoarders

While quarantined Italians sing hymns on their balconies to keep their spirits up during Italy's coronavirus outbreak that has killed 1,800 people and sickened almost 25,000 there, Americans are panic-buying hand sanitizer and toilet paper.

Police Won't Respond To 'Low-Level' Crimes During COVID-19 Crisis

Police said they won't respond to minor incidents to protect their officers from the coronavirus spread.

Also Worth a Look Today

• North Central Sends On-Campus Students Home
• How To Volunteer Amid Coronavirus Crisis
• Illinois Primary Election Still Happening
• It's The Last Day For Early Voting In Illinois
• Coronavirus In Illinois: Day Care During COVID-19
• Anti-Cruelty Group Seeks Homes For Pets Impacted By Coronavirus

Across America

• Coronavirus Live U.S. Updates: Stocks Plunge, Trump Urges Limits
• 'Spring Break Is Over' In Miami Beach And Fort Lauderdale

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