As Gov. J.B. Pritzker says COVID-19 won’t peak in Illinois until mid-May, Mayor Lori Lightfoot predicts statewide stay-at-home order could extend into June

Gov. J.B. Pritzker is now saying the new coronavirus won’t peak in Illinois until mid-May, while Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Tuesday predicted the state’s stay-at-home order could go into June.

The virus’ peak had been expected in mid-to late April, but Pritzker said that’s no longer the case in part because people have been adhering to his stay-at-home order.

“So it’s been pushed out now, according to the models, to maybe mid-May, but at a lower level, and so we’re moving, inching toward that date," Pritzker said during an online interview on The Washington Post Live.

Pritzker’s statewide stay-at-home order remains in effect until April 30, but he’s said in recent days he’s considering modifications. Last week, a regional coalition of states was announced to coordinate the reopening of their economies.