EAST PEORIA (HOI) - The Par-A-Dice casino in East Peoria will close for two weeks, starting at midnight Monday, in one of the latest steps to avoid coronavirus exposure.

The Illinois Gaming Board announced Friday it had ordered all 10 of the state's casinos must shut down.

"The public health of patrons, casino employees, IGB staff, and others is of paramount importance," the gaming board said in a statement.

Before the end of the two week closure period, "I will review the public health situation to decide whether an extension of the period of suspension is warranted," said Marcus Fruchter, gaming board administrator.