WBEZ’s Chicago and Illinois News Roundup: March 20, 2020

PRITZKER CORONAVIRUS
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker speaks at a news conference in Chicago on March 19. Charles Rex Arbogast / Associated Press
PRITZKER CORONAVIRUS
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker speaks at a news conference in Chicago on March 19. Charles Rex Arbogast / Associated Press

WBEZ’s Chicago and Illinois News Roundup: March 20, 2020

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Public health officials on Thursday confirmed 422 cases of COVID-19, with at least four deaths statewide. Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced that Chicago Public Schools will remain closed through April 20. Plus, voters cast their ballots in Tuesday’s Illinois primary election.

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