Illinois governor threatens another lockdown as COVID-19 cases continue rise

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Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker used his daily COVID-19 briefing to threaten another stay-at-home order and to scold local leaders around Illinois who are not enforcing his restrictions and hinted at another stay-at-home order.

All regions around the state have come under some form of restrictions, with all the bars and restaurants in the state forbidden to serve customers indoors. Pritzker pleaded with local leaders who are turning a blind eye to businesses who ignore his restrictions.

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