It’s Tuesday, March 31st. I’m Mary Regalado and here are the top stories from the Daily Herald. But first, the weather forecast: It will be cloudy and a little cooler today, with highs in the low 40s. In top news: Illinois health officials announced 8 new deaths from coronavirus infections and 461 new cases yesterday. That brings the number of deaths statewide to 72 since the outbreak began. And officials reported that there are now 5,056 confirmed cases in the state as well.

It’s Monday, March 30th. I’m Mary Regalado and here are the top stories from the Daily Herald. First, the weather forecast: A mild, partly sunny day is expected today, with a high of 49 at O’Hare. Then, expect lows in the low 30s tonight. In coronavirus news: Illinois added 1,105 confirmed COVID-19 cases yesterday, which is more than twice the number of new cases Saturday, dramatically illustrating the virus’ rapid and exponential spread through the state.

It’s Saturday, March 28th. I’m Natalie Gray, and here are the top stories from the Daily Herald. But first, today’s weather forecast. Rain showers are expected this morning, with thunderstorms developing in the afternoon. Highs today will be in the mid 50s. Tonight, expect thunderstorms early in the evening, with partly cloudy skies overnight. Lows will be in the mid 40s.

It’s Friday, March 27th. I’m Mary Regalado and here are the top stories from the Daily Herald. But first, the weather forecast. It’s expected to be cloudy again today, with a chance of showers in the afternoon and highs near 50. More rain is also likely tonight with lows around 40. Rainfall totals could be up to half an inch in some areas.

It’s Thursday, March 26th. I’m Natalie Gray and here are the top stories from the Daily Herald. But first, today’s weather forecast. It’s expected to be cloudy with rain later in the day and with highs around 50. Then, expect showers early in the evening with lows in the upper 30s. In top news: Governor J.B. Pritzker announced 3 new coronavirus-related deaths and 330 more cases of COVID-19 in Illinois yesterday.

It’s Wednesday, March 25th. I’m Mary Regalado and here are the top stories from the Daily Herald. But first, the weather forecast: It’ll be much warmer today with highs near 60 under partly cloudy skies. Then, it will be partly to mostly cloudy tonight with lows in the mid-40s. In top news: Jewel-Osco stores have started installing plexiglass sneeze guards as a preventive measure against the coronavirus.

It’s Tuesday, March 24th. I’m Natalie Gray and here are the top stories from the Daily Herald. First, the weather for today: It will be cloudy and warmer with highs in the upper 40s. Then, expect mostly cloudy skies tonight with lows in the mid-30s. In top news: Illinois announced 236 more cases of COVID-19 yesterday, bringing the total number of cases to 1,285 in 31 counties. 3 more people have also died from the disease, bringing the death toll to 12.

It’s Monday, March 23rd. I’m Mary Regalado and here are the top stories from the Daily Herald. Starting with the weather: The sun will return after yesterday’s snow. And a Real-Feel high of 52 is expected midday at O’Hare. Then, clouds will roll in tonight and the thermometer will dip to 34. In top news: The number of coronavirus cases in Illinois has now surpassed 1,000. State officials reported 296 new infections yesterday, bringing the total to 1,049.

It’s Saturday, March 21st. I’m Natalie Gray, and here are the top stories from the Daily Herald. But first, the weather today. It’ll be colder today with highs in the mid 30s. Expect cloudy skies to start the day, but the sun should peek through this afternoon. It’ll be mostly clear tonight, with lows in the mid 20s. In the news: Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced a stay at home order at his briefing yesterday on COVID-19.

It’s Friday, March 20th. I’m Natalie Gray and here are the top stories from the Daily Herald. But first, the weather for today. It’ll be mostly cloudy with a 10 percent chance of rain and highs in the low 40s. Then, it will be mostly cloudy tonight with lows in the mid-20s. In top news: 3 more people have died in Illinois from the coronavirus. This is according to Governor J.B Pritzker.