A sign informs customers that the business is open for takeout only to help stop the transmission of the new coronavirus at a Starbucks in Northbrook, Ill., Monday, March 16, 2020. Starbucks announced Sunday its company-owned stores across the U.S. and Canada will shift to a "to go" model for at least two weeks to encourage social distancing. While customers can still walk up to the counter and order, there will be no seating in stores. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
March 16, 2020
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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.