According to Scott Powers of The Athletic, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker is expected to suggest a ban on sporting events in the state until until as late as May 1. Citing sources, Powers reported that the governor has already been in contact with the owners of Chicago’s professional sports teams about the measure.
Pritzker will be joined by Chicago mayor Lori Lightfoot and Cook County board president Toni Preckwinkle at a 5pm CT press conference on Thursday to discuss a statewide plan to combat the spread of the coronavirus. In addition to the potential ban on sporting events, it’s expected that school closings and a limitation on large gatherings in general will be announced.