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Illinois governor to lift mask mandate except for schools

Headline from The Southern Illinoisan

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Wednesday that at the end of the month he will lift the requirement for wearing face coverings in most indoor spaces

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  1. Washington Examiner

    Illinois to lift indoor mask mandate by end of February, joining blue-state trend (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Wednesday that he will lift the state’s indoor mask mandate by Feb. 28, but face coverings will still be required in K-12 schools for now.

  2. The Pantagraph

    Watch now: Illinois to lift mask mandate Feb. 28 (opens The Pantagraph)

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    The Pantagraph's feed description

    Here's what we know so far.

  3. The Center Square

    Despite court order, Pritzker continues mandating masks in schools (opens The Center Square)

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    The Center Square's feed description

    (The Center Square) – Masks mandates for most indoor activities in Illinois will be lifted Feb. 28. Gov. J.B. Pritzker is keeping his mandate for masks in schools in place,

  4. The Southern Illinoisan

    Illinois governor to lift mask mandate except for schools (opens The Southern Illinoisan)

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    The Southern Illinoisan's feed description

    SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Wednesday that at the end of the month he will lift the requirement for wearing face coverings in most indoor spaces

  5. Quad-City Times

    Watch now: Pritzker will lift indoor mask mandate on Feb. 28, but rules will remain in place for schools (opens Quad-City Times)

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    Quad-City Times's feed description

    Pritzker is not dropping masking rules for schools, as his administration seeks to overturn last week’s court ruling that called into question his legal authority for mandating face coverings, quarantines,

  6. The Hill

  7. NBC Chicago

    When Will Illinois' Mask Mandate End? Here's What the Governor Said (opens NBC Chicago)

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    If COVID metrics continue to decline, the state is expected to lift an indoor mask mandate in a matter of weeks, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker said.

  8. NBC Chicago

    What to Know as Illinois Prepares to Lift Indoor Mask Mandate This Month (opens NBC Chicago)

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    NBC Chicago's feed description

    Where will you still need a mask, when will the mandate be lifted and what needs to happen?

  9. Breitbart News

    Report: Illinois Gov. Pritzker to End State Mask Mandate ‘Before March 1’ (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    Gov. Pritzker will announce the end of his mask mandate effective “before March 1,” according to sources with knowledge of the announcement.

  10. Fox32 Chicago

    When will the Illinois mask mandate end? (opens Fox32 Chicago)

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    Fox32 Chicago's feed description

    Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Wednesday when he plans to ease the statewide mask mandate.

  11. NBC Chicago

    Illinois Mask Mandate: Where Will Facial Coverings Still be Required After Mandate Ends? (opens NBC Chicago)

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    As the state of Illinois prepares to roll back its mask mandate for indoor spaces, there are still some places were facial coverings will continue to be required.

  12. NBC Chicago

    Gov. Pritzker Unveils Plan to Lift Illinois Mask Mandate For Many By Feb. 28 (opens NBC Chicago)

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    Gov. J.B. Pritzker revealed plans Wednesday to lift Illinois’ indoor mask mandate, with the exception of in schools, by Feb. 28 if state COVID metrics continue to decline.

  13. Illinois Policy

    Pritzker extends indoor mask mandate through Feb. 28, keeps students masked (opens Illinois Policy)

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    Gov. J.B. Pritzker is keeping Illinois’ indoor mask mandate in place through Feb. 28. Schools statewide will be required to keep students and staff masked.

  14. NBC Chicago

    Read Pritzker's Full Announcement on Plan to Lift Illinois' Mask Mandate (opens NBC Chicago)

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    NBC Chicago's feed description

    Illinois will lift its indoor mask mandate beginning in late February, with the exception of schools, should COVID-19 metrics continue to decline, Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Wednesday.

  15. NBC Chicago

    Pritzker Announces When He Plans to End Illinois Mask Mandate (opens NBC Chicago)

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    Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker revealed Wednesday that he hopes to lift the indoor mask mandate for the state by the end of this month.

  16. NBC Chicago

    New York Lifts Indoor Mask Requirement as Pritzker Set to Announce Plan Phasing Out Illinois' Face Covering Mandate (opens NBC Chicago)

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    New York will lift the state’s indoor mask mandate for businesses Thursday, the governor announced hours before Gov. J.B. Pritzker is expected to unveil a plan to phase out Illinois’ face covering requirement.

  17. The Pantagraph

    Watch now: Does Pritzker's plan to lift mask mandate end the debate in Illinois schools? (opens The Pantagraph)

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    The Pantagraph's feed description

    Even as Illinois rolls back mask mandates in indoor settings at the end of this month, schools will still require masking, Gov. J.B. Pritzker said.

  18. The Pantagraph

    Watch now: Illinois governor to lift mask mandate except for schools (opens The Pantagraph)

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    The Pantagraph's feed description

    Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Wednesday that at the end of the month he will lift the requirement for wearing face coverings in most indoor spaces to slow the spread

  19. NBC Chicago

    Where Will You Still Need a Face Covering After Illinois' Mask Mandate Ends Later This Month? (opens NBC Chicago)

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    Though Gov. J.B. Pritzker plans to lift Illinois’ indoor mask mandate by the end of the month, some places will still require face coverings until further notice.

  20. The Pantagraph

    Illinois will mostly lift its mask mandate, but officials still encourage wearing them (opens The Pantagraph)

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    The Pantagraph's feed description

    Illinois will end its mask mandate for most indoor settings at the end of February, shifting the decision away from the state on wearing face coverings.

  21. St. Louis Post-Dispatch

    Pritzker will lift Illinois' indoor mask mandate on Feb. 28; rules will remain in place for schools (opens St. Louis Post-Dispatch)

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    St. Louis Post-Dispatch's feed description

    Mask rules would continue to apply in health care settings, congregate facilities such as prisons and group homes, and on public transportation.

Identical headlines usually mean shared wire copy. They are counted as separate articles but are not independent confirmation.

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