Pritzker orders Illinois schools closed for the rest of semester

CHICAGO (AP) – Illinois’ governor has ordered schools throughout the state to remain closed for the rest of the semester because of the threat of the coronavirus.
Checking In … with Johnny Kane and Christin Stewart (PODCAST)
Catching up with Tigers outfielder
FOX Sports Southeast, Atlanta Braves to present World Series Week with airing of 1995 World Series
Series to run for six consecutive nights starting Monday, April 27.
Vikings draft profile: Alabama cornerback Trevon Diggs
Could Stefon Diggs’ younger brother suit up at cornerback for the Minnesota Vikings?
Chrissy Teigen is officially a fan of 'The Herd with Colin Cowherd'
Author, model and television personality Chrissy Teigen couldn’t take her eyes off ‘The Herd’ this morning – whether she wanted to or not.
Hopkins not surprised by trade, ready to help Cardinals
The Arizona Cardinals surprised a lot of the NFL when they landed elite receiver DeAndre Hopkins in a trade with the Houston Texans
Bob Hermann, soccer executive who founded NASL, dies at 97
Soccer executive Bob Hermann has died
'Hoosiers' reigns supreme in AP rankings of Top 25 sports films
“Hoosiers” shot all the way to No. 1 in The Associated Press Top 25 of best sports movies.
Taylor Swift has canceled all shows, appearances for 2020
Taylor Swift is canceling all of her performances and appearances for the rest of the year because of the coronavirus pandemic
Special WWE 205 Live presentation of “The Matches That Made Me: The Brian Kendrick”
The Brian Kendrick himself takes a look back at meaningful matches that have shaped his career.
Isaiah Todd signs with G League, opts to skip college
Isaiah Todd signs with G League, opts to skip college
Henderson County announces first two confirmed COVID-19 cases

Henderson County is reporting its first confirmed two cases of COVID-19.
Tests prioritized as virus deaths in Illinois pass 1,000
CHICAGO (AP) – Illinois has reported the deadliest 24 hours so far in the state and officials say new supplies would allow for more testing, which is essential for stopping the spread of the virus.
Pritzker fights COVID-19 from Chicago, and downstate notices

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker has spent countless hours plotting and planning strategy in the state’s race against the coronavirus pandemic.
7 Midwest states to partner on reopening the economy
LANSING, Mich. (AP) – Seven Midwestern governors announced Thursday that they will coordinate on reopening their state economies, after similar pacts were made earlier this week in the Northeast and on the West Coast.
Man gets 5-year sentence for pouring corrosive liquid on dog
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. (AP) – A southern Illinois man has been sentenced to five years in prison after pleading guilty to animal torture and aggravated animal cruelty for his attack on a dog.
2nd teen charged in death of man pushed into Chicago train
CHICAGO (AP) – A second Chicago teenager has been charged in the killing of a former Marine who was allegedly pushed into a moving train.
2 Wisconsin prison escapees recaptured in northern Illinois
ROCKFORD, Ill. (AP) – Two prisoners who escaped from a maximum-security prison in Wisconsin have been recaptured in northern Illinois.
Illinois high court rules against teacher in sick leave case
CHICAGO (AP) – The Illinois Supreme Court has ruled that a teacher in Wood Dale School District 7 was not entitled to all her paid sick leave because she gave birth just before summer break.
Iconic lines, other info on sports movies in the AP Top 25
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