New COVID-19 precautions instituted in other Midwest states
Exception added for construction work in Illinois coronavirus order.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has ordered most citizens to stay at their homes due to the proliferation of COVID-19 in the state.
There are several exceptions outlined in Pritzker's executive order. "Essential workers" such as law enforcement, health care workers, and those who work in pharmacies, clinics, grocery stores, delivery workers and gas station personnel are exempt from staying at home. Essential services such as public transit, highways and airports remain open. Manufacturing, banking and other industries have exemptions for the order which expires April 7. An exception to the rule for construction is in the executive order. Construction falls under "essential infrastructure" in the order and critical trades are included in a separate exemption.