"Think of the United States like a big jet plane and Illinois is sitting one row in front of the smoking section, Iowa,” Pritzker said during his Sunday press briefing.

"I get it,” said Rock Island’s James Reed, who owns a Rock Island-based pallet company. "There is no sheltering policy in Iowa, and it’s something we see firsthand because we bump up against Iowa. We see people out, doing whatever they want and need to get done, while we are over here, shut down, with nowhere to go and nothing to do. It’s a real issue, and tensions are high.”

On Monday, Reynolds signed a proclamation continuing the State Public Health Emergency Declaration and ordering additional closures and relaxing additional regulations to support the state’s efforts to combat COVID-19. But she did not add a shelter-at-home order.

"It’s not going to change much,” Davenport’s Dave Williams said of added closures in Iowa. Williams and friend Gloria Stock were breaking for coffee after a morning walk through Davenport’s Vander Veer Park.

"There is no shelter rule, and that means something for Iowa,” Williams said, gaining a nod of approval from Stock. "Look at the number of coronavirus cases in Scott County, and we have had one death. Now look at the number of cases statewide.

"I’m not making light of the situation, but the numbers in Iowa don’t support the steps they have had to take in Illinois just to help Chicago,” he added.  This isn’t about one state against another, this is about doing what’s best for the people you are supposed to be looking out for. It’s time to take care of your own business, and Reynolds is doing what she feels is best for Iowa.”