Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker addresses the media about the coronavirus during a briefing at the State Emergency Operations Center in Springfield, Ill., Monday, March 16, 2020. (Ted Schurter/The State Journal-Register via AP)
March 16, 2020
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March 16, 2020 6:47 p.m.
Illinois governor: Election still on, despite virus concerns
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Monday that Illinois' primary election won't be postponed, even as the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state reached triple digits, the legislative session was halted and the federal government suggested avoiding gatherings of 10 people or more.