News Alert: Correction: Illinois issues stay-at-home order for its residents. An earlier alert stated Illinois would be under a lockdown.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D) ordered Illinois residents to stay at home for nonessential activity, enforcing a measure that a growing number of states have taken to blunt the spread of coronavirus. The order will take effect Saturday evening and last through April 7, Pritzker said. A few businesses deemed essential, such as groceries and pharmacies, will remain open. "This is not a lockdown or martial law," Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot said. An earlier version of this alert stated Illinois would be under a lockdown. This alert has been corrected.

Democracy Dies in Darkness     News Alert Mar 20, 4:53 PM     Correction: Illinois issues stay-at-home order for its residents. An earlier alert stated Illinois would be under a lockdown. Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D) ordered Illinois residents to stay at home for nonessential activity, enforcing a measure that a growing number of states have taken to blunt the spread of coronavirus. The order will take effect Saturday evening and last through April 7, Pritzker said. A few businesses deemed essential, such as groceries and pharmacies, will remain open. "This is not a lockdown or martial law," Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot said. An earlier version of this alert stated Illinois would be under a lockdown. This alert has been corrected. Read more » Advertisement You received this email because you signed up for news alerts from The Washington Post. Manage my newsletters and alerts | Unsubscribe Privacy Policy | Help ©2020 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071