Fixing crumbling infrastructure no easy task

As the state continues to take aggressive action to minimize the spread of COVID-19 in our communities, Gov. JB Pritzker announced that all bars and restaurants in the state of Illinois will be closed to the public, beginning at close of business Monday, March 16, through Monday, March 30.
 
"This is another hard step to take. I know how difficult this will be on small businesses around the state. But we must do everything we can to safeguard the health of the citizens of Illinois, and that requires this urgent action," Pritzker said. "The time for persuasion . . .