Governor Pritzker Emphasizes Importance Of School Mask Mandate Following Lawsuit

(Justin L. Fowler/The State Journal-Register via AP, Pool)

Governor JB Pritzker is stressing the importance of the state’s school mask mandate. He responded to a lawsuit filed against him by a downstate parent over the stipulation that requires students and staff to wear a mask indoors despite their vaccination status. Pritzker added that this would not be the first time there was a mask mandate in Illinois.