0000007953 00000 n Here’s a look at 50 of the most interesting new measures that could impact you nearly every day. 0000252618 00000 n 0000154658 00000 n 0000007082 00000 n 0000143789 00000 n 0000278058 00000 n 0000286324 00000 n 0000097840 00000 n 0000154028 00000 n 0000284507 00000 n 0000078531 00000 n Springfield, Ill. - The Governor announced that three of Illinois’ regions will move to Tier 2 and the majority of other regions are on track to follow suit. persons at least 12 years old and less than 18 years old, if they wish to operate a motorboat by themselves On Tuesday, the State and Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced that all regions in the State would move into Tier 3 mitigations—measures implemented to slow the spread of the virus—as of 12:01 a.m. today, November 20, 2020.. 0000155635 00000 n Tier 3 mitigations focus on limiting indoor gatherings where COVID-19 is most likely to spread. 0000247703 00000 n 0000251224 00000 n 0000095586 00000 n 0000272183 00000 n 0000290694 00000 n 0000279174 00000 n 0000276626 00000 n 0000119690 00000 n 0000138183 00000 n The Pritzker Administration has released guidance to affirm and supplement the State of Illinois’ April 10, 2020 Guidance Relating to Non-Discrimination in Medical Treatment for COVID-19. 0000007403 00000 n 0000159260 00000 n 0000258584 00000 n 0000115472 00000 n 0000149502 00000 n 0000274926 00000 n %PDF-1.7 %���� The Phases of Restore Illinois. 0000133428 00000 n 0000133503 00000 n 0000113395 00000 n 0000048407 00000 n 0000259718 00000 n 0000149734 00000 n Boating safety is always—always—a critical consideration whenever you push off the dock, but with all the recent issues regarding COVID-19, many people are wondering if boating is considered a safe social distancing practice.. As boaters everywhere do their best to navigate these uncharted waters, we'll do our best to serve as a reliable resource in answering many of your … 0000280285 00000 n 0000224388 00000 n �M�n�9��m��8.��e1�]>��0�X�_�O� @�� endstream endobj 110 0 obj <> endobj 111 0 obj <> endobj 112 0 obj <> endobj 113 0 obj [/ICCBased 144 0 R] endobj 114 0 obj <>stream 0000006384 00000 n 0000002616 00000 n 0000290432 00000 n For those boaters who simply don't have the option of staying where they are, there are precautionary steps we can take to practice safe boating during this time. 0000098261 00000 n 0000003282 00000 n State law requires life jackets on every watercraft, whether it’s a motorized boat, jet ski, kayak, canoe, or even a paddleboard. 0000115054 00000 n trailer <]/Prev 352448>> startxref 0 %%EOF 215 0 obj <>stream 0000098945 00000 n 0000094654 00000 n 0000155815 00000 n 0000270118 00000 n 0000158629 00000 n 0000101914 00000 n Illinois' stay-at-home order is extended through the end of May with modifications, due to continued coronavirus cases, Gov. 0000156266 00000 n 0000039724 00000 n Coronavirus live blog, Jan. 12, 2021: Illinois will soon make COVID-19 vaccine available to people 65 and older Here’s Tuesday’s news on how COVID-19 is impacting Chicago and Illinois. 0000251299 00000 n 0000281347 00000 n 0000151465 00000 n 0000254289 00000 n 0000253241 00000 n 0000138108 00000 n 0000045802 00000 n 0000277091 00000 n 0000258916 00000 n 0000154343 00000 n 0000147174 00000 n Supervising persons born on or aft… 0000247742 00000 n 0000282463 00000 n WLes�@d,P� 0000004314 00000 n 0000148606 00000 n BOATING & FISHING GUIDELINES A Public Health Approach To Safely Reopen Our State RESTORE ILLINOIS PAGE 1 COVID-19 2020 OFFICES REOPENING GUIDELINES Part of Phase 3 of Restore Illinois Plan Part of Phase 3 of Restore Illinois Plan PAGE 3 COVID3 ˙˝ OUTDOOR RECREATION GUIDELINES 0000006246 00000 n 0000099264 00000 n As you plan your next fishing or boating adventure, please confirm beforehand that your preferred spot remains open to the public. 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