The Metro East and southern Illinois regions are still hovering close to the 8% positivity rate that would trigger a state intervention. "Without local action, even more stringent regulations restricting public interaction, or in the extreme, another stay-at-home order might be in your future," Pritzker said.

Here’s what we learned today on how COVID-19 is impacting Chicago and Illinois.

Here’s what we learned about the continuing spread of the coronavirus and its ripple effects in Chicago and Illinois.

CHICAGO _ After weeks of defending a proposal to reopen Chicago Public Schools this fall, Mayor Lori Lightfoot and schools CEO Janice Jackson announced Wednesday that the new school year will begin with remote learning instead.

CHICAGO _ Chicago Public Schools is expected to announce as soon as Wednesday an all-remote learning plan to start the school year amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, a move that could avert a potential Chicago Teachers Union strike, sources said.

CHICAGO _ The Chicago Teachers Union is planning to convene its House of Delegates early next week to consider a process that could lead to a strike if Chicago Public Schools doesn't agree to start the school year with full remote learning, sources said Tuesday.