Governor warns elected leaders who don’t take COVID seriously

Posted on November 12, 2020
Gov. JB Pritzker says if COVID-19 numbers don’t improve soon, some sort of stay at home order may be needed. (WJBC file photo)

 

By Dave Dahl

SPRINGFIELD – While Illinois recorded 12,702 new coronavirus cases and 43 more deaths, that’s not all from Gov. JB Pritzker’s coronavirus briefing Thursday.

He went off on officials in places which are not observing his restrictions, calling the vigilance of some to take his rules over masks and business closings to court an “absurd crusade.”

“What will it take to make this real for you?” Pritzker asked.

He suggested some of those officials will find out – come Election Day.

Dave Dahl can be reached at [email protected]

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