Enforcement in chicago to assist with street closures. We implemented stringent parameters on their mission and use of force, including no interference with peaceful protestors expressing their First Amendment rights. Since that deployment, we have received additional reports of escalating situations and requests for assistance from communities around the state. We have now called up an additional 250 members of the Illinois National guard to be ready to assist other cities across the state that have faced a surge of destructive action, notably looting over the last 24 hours. Again, our role is to support the response led by local Law Enforcement and municipalities. We are working with local leaders and Law Enforcement to meet their for assistance to the greatest extent possible. An additional 300 Illinois State Police Troopers are also coming online today into tonight to help keep our communities outside chicago safe with a focus on preventive measures and supporting local Law Enforce
Troubled by the tragic death of george floyd here in most. There were many deaths that took place in missouriened across the nation over the weekend. What happened to him was very wrong. And it is fill it has filled americans everywhere with sadness, grief, and anger. Were also saddened by the acts of violence that have transpired across our state and our nation in response to this event. Citizens have every right to peacefully assemble and protest. And we support those who are calling for justice and peace. However, an element that seized on these Peaceful Demonstrations to commit violence acts and endanger the lives of citizens and bring destruction to our communities. This violence not only threatens public safety, it drowns out the voices of the peaceful demonstrators calling for justice and working to improve our nation. On saturday, i signed an executive order activating the Missouri National guard to assist local authorities at their request. At this time we are taking a proacti
State are on track to move to phase three of the reopening plan before the end of may. He also announced illinois has become the number one state in the nation for coronavirus testing per capita. This is just over one hour. Welcome to our tuesday, may 19, daily update. We are going to started off with the medical update from dr. Ngozi ezike. Dr. Ezike thank you, governor. Good afternoon, everyone. I will get right to the medical update. Since yesterday, we are reporting 1500 45 additional individuals with covid19. We now have 98,030 total cases in the state of illinois. This does include 146 additional people with covid19 who have been reported to have died in the last 24 hours. A total of 4379 fatalities. Of those, 993 were the icu and 576 were on ventilators. There is evidence that the stayathome plans are working. I know people are asking, but why are there so many cases and why are people continuing to die . But we know that the number of cases is a big function of how many tests w
That is here in the room and our teleworking reporters and those who are joining us on television, radio or on streaming service. I want to thank again the reporters and the press who are working so hard to cover the vital stories of this pandemic. More than ever, people need clear, factual information to rely upon. In particular i want to thank the Illinois Broadcasters Association and tv and radio stations all across the state who are joining forces today to combat hunger and food bank shortages during this crisis. One of our hardest working Agency Directors during this crisis is department of Human Services secretary grace. She is here today to talk about the essential role of the Philanthropic Community and our response to covid19 and in maintaining the continuity of Human Services. Im also incredibly glad to have with us to be one of the most nations formidable voices for vulnerable people, families and children who works hard for us every single day representing the state of illi
Illinois governor gave an update on the States Coronavirus pandemic. He was joined by his sister former commerce secretary who spoke about efforts to raise money in her capacity as chair of the illinois covid19 relief fund. We will also hear from senator richard durbin. Good afternoon to everybody who is here in the room and our teleworking reporters and those joining us on television, radio or streaming service. I want to thank again the reporters and press working so hard to cover the vital stories of this pandemic. More than ever, people need clear, factual information to rely upon. I want to thank the Illinois Broadcasters Association and tv and radio stations all across the state that are joining forces today to come back hunger and shortages during this crisis. One of our hardest working Agency Directors during this crisis is department of Human Services secretary. Secretary is here to talk about the essential role in our response to covid19. And maintaining the continuity of Hum