For JB Pritzker, A Governor On War Footing, ‘There’s No End Of The Day’
Before becoming governor, Pritzker never bargained on a pandemic or foresaw the state’s well-being hinging on “Trump time.”
Before becoming governor, Pritzker never bargained on a pandemic or foresaw the state’s well-being hinging on “Trump time.”
The settlements follow a years-long WBEZ investigation into the state’s mishandling of Legionnaires’ outbreaks that killed more than a dozen.
Still, Pritzker predicts summertime concerts and festivals could be a no-go.
Governor cites failings by a private contractor and the federal government for causing his goal of 10,000 COVID-19 tests per day not to be met.
The health scare inside the governor’s Thompson Center office came the same day that COVID-19 deaths statewide rocketed to a new daily record.
Statewide, the virus is killing African Americans more than other racial groups, even though they make up just 15% of Illinois’ population.
After Trump’s belittling, Pritzker lashes out at the president for sending too little protective gear to state health-care workers.
Built in a week, the new temporary facility will house less seriously-ill COVID-19 patients. Pritzker also urges Illinoisans to wear masks.
“Our strongest weapon against COVID-19 is you,” Pritzker said, pleading for Illinoisans to stay indoors.
Illinois’ total number of cases has doubled since Saturday, and the new deaths announced Wednesday mark a 42% jump in fatalities in one day.