Chicago COVID restrictions are being reimposed with bars being shut down and indoor dining restrictions amid a recent uptick in coronavirus cases, Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Monday. After Guthrie's closing, coronavirus threatens Chicago's neighborhood bars and dives. Chicago bars can stay open until midnight, effective immediately. CHICAGO — Mayor Lori Lightfoot said the city will reinstate some COVID-19 restrictions to help combat the recent rise in cases. “While we aren’t near the peak of the pandemic from earlier this year, none of us wants to go back there, and we feel these restrictions will help limit further community spread.”As a result of the new restrictions, one North Side staple According to the mayor’s office, the recent uptick in cases as well as surging COVID-19 activity in other states around the country is cause for concern and motivated this move to scale back.“No one relishes making this move but it’s the right thing to do as we work to prevent a resurgence of COVID-19 similar to what we’re seeing in many states around the country,” said CDPH Commissioner Allison Arwady, M.D. More than 200 could close. But we are again seeing a steady increase in new cases,” said Mayor Lightfoot.
Indoor service at such businesses was banned starting July 24 as officials, who described indoor bars as “higher-risk scenarios” for COVID-19, tried to stop the spread of the virus. CHICAGO — Mayor Lori Lightfoot said the city will reinstate some COVID-19 restrictions to help combat the recent rise in cases.Lightfoot, the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) and the Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) announced Monday a re-tightening of restrictions for bars, restaurants, gyms and personal services as a precautionary move.The restrictions will go into effect Friday, July 24 at midnight, in order to allow businesses time to prepare.“We have made so much progress here in Chicago in containing the spread of the virus, protecting our health system and saving lives, and in general, the virus remains under control locally. It's a go-to tactic when new diseases come along, and history suggests it works against some, but not all, infections.SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The Illinois Department of Public Health announced 1,828 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the state Saturday, including 5 additional deaths.The deaths were reported in the following counties:
Chicago bars are fighting for survival after the city last week ordered indoor drinking to stop as COVID-19 surged. CHICAGO — The city will make it easier for liquor-only bars and taverns to open sidewalk cafes amid the coronavirus pandemic. Thousands of Chicago restaurants and bars are either closed or are keeping a skeleton crew on the job during state-mandated pandemic restrictions through at least April 7.
Chicago bar owners are feeling worried once again with the city reimposing certain restrictions.K's Dugout in Bowmanville, a decades-old neighborhood fixture, is one of hundreds of city bars that doesn't serve food and will be forced to close their indoor spaces on Friday.CHICAGO (WLS) -- As Chicago re-imposes COVID-19 restrictions on bars, restaurants and other businesses, Guthrie's Tavern in Lakeview has announced they will close permanently.24 arrested, several hurt after CPD, protesters clash in LoopCPD announces arrest of suspected looter caught on camera 1 arrested after car crashes into IDOT truck blocking Dan Ryan exit rampCA mother with infant twins homeless after being evictedWhat's happening at the US Postal Service, and why?NC woman celebrates birthday as oldest living AmericanWATCH LIVE: Archdiocese of Chicago broadcasts Mass from Holy Name Cathedral To register and learn more, visit SEOUL, South Korea — The United States and South Korea will begin their annual joint military exercises this week, Seoul’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said Sunday. © 1998 - 2020 Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc. | All Rights Reserved. “This virus has had a disproportionate impact on Black and Latinx individuals, many of whom are essential workers who have continued to go to work, and we can’t afford to see a resurgence that would mean more cases and more deaths.”To prepare all business owners for the new guidance, the Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection will be hosting a series of webinars this week.