Chicago has begun fining churches for holding services that do not comply with the Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker's statewide stay-at-home order, with the Chicago Police Department telling Fox News that three churches will be hit with penalties for services held on Sunday, May 17. Because religious services are considered nonessential under Illinois' current order, they are limited to fewer than 10 people. Elim Romanian Pentecostal Church and Metro Praise International were also fined for their Sunday services. A number of other churches in Illinois have filed lawsuits arguing that the limits Pritzker places on houses or worship are unconstitutional.

Source: Fox News May 20, 2020 21:22 UTC