WBEZ’s Illinois And Chicago News Roundup: March 13, 2020

By Daniel Tucker
JB Pritzker Coronavirus
Gov. JB Pritzker (right) stands with Illinois Emergency Management Agency Director Alicia Tate-Nadeau (left) and Illinois public health director Dr. Ngozi Ezike (center) at a March 5 press conference. Pritzker declared a disaster proclamation in Illinois today, which grants the state access to federal resources, like medical assistance. John O’Connor / Associated Press
JB Pritzker Coronavirus
Gov. JB Pritzker (right) stands with Illinois Emergency Management Agency Director Alicia Tate-Nadeau (left) and Illinois public health director Dr. Ngozi Ezike (center) at a March 5 press conference. Pritzker declared a disaster proclamation in Illinois today, which grants the state access to federal resources, like medical assistance. John O’Connor / Associated Press

WBEZ’s Illinois And Chicago News Roundup: March 13, 2020

By Daniel Tucker
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