Mask mandate lifted in Illinois

Posted on March 1, 2022
Gov. Pritzker spoke Monday during an event at Navy Pier in Chicago. (WJBC file photo)

By IIS Radio

CHICAGO – Gov. JB Pritzker celebrated the end of the state’s mask mandate with a stop by Navy Pier in Chicago on Monday.

Masks are no longer required in stores, bars, restaurants, daycares and schools. It’s a great feeling says Pritzker.

“And it’s all because the people of Illinois did the right thing throughout this pandemic,” said the governor. “We’ve been able to bring hospitalazations down and I’m excited about the spring and summer.”

The governor says those that feel more comfortable wearing a mask should continue to do so.

As of Sunday night, there were 943 Covid-19 patients in the hospital, the lowest level since the end of July.

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