Governor JB Pritzker's order requires businesses to remain closed with few exceptions. Now, a violation is a Class A misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of up to $2,500.
Our state's first full month of lockdown resulted in more recreational marijuana sales than we had in February and March, when we were free to move around.
It wasn't due to an escape, or even an escape attempt. It wasn't because of a riot or a massive fight in the cafeteria, either. The Cook County Jail recently experienced a lockdown because of the NBA Finals. It seems that over 300 guards (317, to be exact) called in "sick" so they could stay home to watch Game 7 between the Cavs and the Warriors.