J.B. Prtizker is imposing harsher restrictions in two additional regions as new coronavirus case counts soar. Bars and restaurants in suburban Cook County and the Metro East region, near St. Louis, beginning Wednesday are prohibited from serving patrons indoors. Cook County is home to Chicago. Hospitalizations in suburban Cook County have increased for seven consecutive days, making it the first region to reach the threshold for additional mitigations in that way. COVID-19 positivity rates are rising across the state, meaning Pritzker may soon impose tougher restrictions on other regions.

Source: Fox News October 27, 2020 13:52 UTC