Illinois COVID-19 Cases
Illinois Total Coronavirus Cases: 4,136,659
Illinois New Coronavirus Deaths:
Illinois Total Coronavirus Deaths: 42,005
U.S. Total Coronavirus Cases: 107,184,620
U.S. New Coronavirus Deaths: 8
U.S. Total Coronavirus Deaths: 1,166,662
Standard and other towns across Illinois are putting proactive measures in place to quell the spread of COVID-19. Disruptions to school, work, and major public gatherings are already manifesting and it’s important to stay up to date on what’s happening in the Standard, IL community.
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Coronavirus News for Standard
Illinois committee recommends state part ways with feds on COVID-19 vaccines
The Illinois Department of Public Health Immunization Advisory Committee voted unanimously to recommend updated COVID-19 vaccines for all Illinois residents ages 18 and older. More info »
Chicago Tribune - 09/22/2025 10:16amIllinois issues its own COVID-19 vaccine recommendations, breaking with federal government
Illinois has released its own recommendations on COVID-19 vaccines – urging all adults and many children to get the shots, in a break with the federal government’s guidance. More info »
Chicago Tribune - 09/24/2025 03:55pmNew Illinois COVID-19 vaccine guidance aims for clarity
State health officials are now making their own recommendations about several vaccines, including the COVID-19 shot. Dr. Ravi Jhaveri, head of Infectious Diseases at Lurie ... More info »
WGN-TV on MSN - 09/23/2025 12:08pmIllinois issues its own vaccine guidelines for COVID, flu. Here's what to know
Illinois Gov. JB Pritkzer said the state is "stepping up" as he slams federal government for new vaccine guidelines. More info »
Journal Star on MSN - 09/23/2025 08:30amIllinois’ COVID-19 vaccine recommendation aims to clear confusion
Illinois’ public health director is urging all adults and many children to get a COVID-19 vaccination, but the policy differs from federal guidelines. Just one day after the Illinois Department of ... More info »
WGN-TV on MSN - 09/24/2025 12:08pm