A Downstate judge on Friday issued a temporary restraining order that prevents dozens of school districts across the state from requiring students to wear masks in classrooms.
The order by Sangamon County Circuit Judge Raylene Grischow also deemed “null and void” several other COVID-19 mitigation efforts enacted through emergency orders issued by Gov. J.B. Pritzker — among them, one issued in September mandating COVID-19 vaccinations for school personnel.
