Governor J.B. Pritzker has issued a disaster proclamation for the entire state in response to the dangerous winter storm that has blanketed the state with life threatening wind chills, power outages and accumulating snow.

Approximately 7,000 Illinois households were without power at mid-morning.  That number was expected to fluctuate as the strain of arctic temperatures and extreme weather continues. All Illinois residents are encouraged to take appropriate measures to safely conserve energy.

Over the course of the next few days, Governor Pritzker encourages all Illinoisans to check on their neighbors, especially elderly neighbors who may need assistance.

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