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PEORIA Illinois remains on pace for a full reopening from any COVID-19 restrictions beginning June 11, Gov. JB Pritzker said Wednesday.
He cheered the prospect of moving out of the state s bridge phase and into Phase 5 and noted in particular the rapid vaccination of children aged 12 and over as a positive trend.
The elimination of restrictions right now, capacity limits still are in place on restaurants, offices, businesses, recreation facilities and entertainment and event venues, among other locations is dependent, he noted, on continuing stability or reduction in hospital admissions and stability or improvement in the availability of intensive-care unit beds.
Illinois unveils $6M tourism campaign
Ron DeBrock, ronald.debrock@thetelegraph.com
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Illinois officials on Wednesday unveiled a new $6 million tourism campaign , “Time for Me to Drive,” encouraging travel throughout the state. Show MoreShow Less
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ALTON Tourism advocates in the Riverbend are applauding a new $6 million travel campaign kicked off Wednesday by Gov. J.B. Pritzker.
The “Time for Me to Drive” campaign by the Illinois Office of Tourism promotes the return of travel across the state. Illinois officials are encouraging residents and visitors to get out and enjoy Illinois’ diverse communities and scenic landscapes.
“After an incredibly difficult year in which the pandemic kept us all close to home and staying apart, lifesaving vaccines are bringing us back to life and heading toward a summer of fun and venturing out,” said Pritzker.