Gov. J.B. Pritzker caps crowds at 50 as coronavirus cases in Illinois climb to 105
by Jamie Munks, Chicago Tribune
Mar 17, 2020
3 minutes
CHICAGO - Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Monday lowered the cap on crowds in Illinois to 50, the latest in a stream of restrictions handed down in recent days as the state aims to prevent the future spread of coronavirus.
The governor's executive order applies to fitness centers, bowling alleys, private clubs and theaters. Not affected are grocery stores, hospitals, pharmacies, gas stations, banks or shelters.
The ban came as Illinois officials reported 12 new cases of COVID-19 in the state, bringing the total
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