Illinois Governor Says All Schools Will Be Closed Over Coronavirus

Illinois Governor Says All Schools Will Be Closed Over Coronavirus
A file photo of J.B. Pritzer in Chicago, Illinois, on Oct. 1, 2018. Joshua Lott/Getty Images
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker closed down all public and private schools across the state in an attempt to stop the COVID-19 coronavirus.

The decision was made on Friday afternoon. Pritzker said the schools will be closed down starting on Tuesday, March 17 until the end of the month.

Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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