Gov. Pritzker: ‘Illinoisans have really pulled together” during COVID-19 pandemic

Posted on April 27, 2020
Gov. Pritzker during a COVID-19 press briefing. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)

By Illinois Radio Network

SPRINGFIELD – For all the bad news of the coronavirus crucible, some aspects which have grown from it have been positive. Gov. JB Pritzker says he hopes these days have a legacy of cooperation, caring and service that last and last.

“Illinoisans have really pulled together to support each other; it’s amazing!” said the governor. “In Cook County, in Chicago, if you are in your apartment or your house at 8:00 at night, the entire city — actually, the entire county — are cheering for our healthcare workers, cheering for our first responders, cheering for all the essential workers because of the risks they are taking”

Pritzker also mentioned the rising use of Meals on Wheels – volunteers helping seniors.

Dave Dahl can be reached at [email protected]. 

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