Coronavirus Cancellations in Chicago

Chicago St. Patrick's Day Parades Cancelled

Mar 11, 2020

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot cancels St. Patrick’s Day parades because of coronavirus, says they’ll be rescheduled.

Coronavirus in Chicago

Period: Mar 11, 2020 to Mar 21, 2020

Timeline of coronavirus cancellations in Illinois.

Chicago-area Universities Close Classrooms

Mar 12, 2020

University of Chicago and Loyola join Northwestern, Illinois State, University of Illinois in moving classes online to contain coronavirus.

Illinois Public Schools Closed

Mar 13, 2020

Governor cancels Illinois schools statewide until March 30 to slow the spread of coronavirus.

Chicago-area Churches Suspend Service

Mar 13, 2020

Chicago-area religious leaders including Cardinal Cupich suspend services but Catholics offer online Mass, close schools to contain coronavirus.

Opening Day Delayed for White Sox and Cubs

Mar 16, 2020

MLB delays opening day to at least mid-May at the earliest due to the coronavirus.

Gov. Issues 'Stay-at-Home' Order

Mar 20, 2020

Gov. J.B. Pritzker issues order requiring residents to ‘stay at home’ starting Saturday.