The city of Chicago plans to end both its indoor mask mandate and its proof-of-vaccination mandate by the end of the month, in line with Illinois' timeline to drop the statewide indoor mask . As of Monday, Chicagoans will no longer be required to show proof of coronavirus vaccination in most indoor spaces, although there are some exceptions. In a nod to his campaign promise to combat crime, he said that, if elected, he would work to address public safety issues. It was at 3.3 percent Monday. SAG-AFTRA president and The Nanny actress Fran Drescher urged Hollywood to end its vaccine mandates in her opening remarks at the 2023 Screen Actors Guild Awards ceremony on Sunday (Feb. 26 . Its important for us to recognize this moment for what it is: a huge step forward in our effort to overcome COVID-19, Lightfoot said. During a Facebook live question-and-answer session, Arwady said she is "feeling optimistic," about moving forward. Lightfoot in August had announced a vaccine . Lightfoot said the city is "making tremendous progress" in bringing down COVID-19 cases, but added that 500 cases per day is "not where we want to be," saying "we're still seeing too many people dying every day from COVID. Hospital beds: Chicago must have an average of 249 or fewer beds occupied by COVID-19 patients per day. COVID-19 vaccinations are free and do not require insurance. What to Know About the Cook County Commissioner After Advancing to the Runoff Election. It frustrates me. The requirement forced restaurants and bars already struggling with a shortage of staff to reassign some workers to check vaccination cards and IDs or ask beleaguered wait staff to do it. Oops. We have made great progress in recent weeks against this virus, and we do not want to jeopardize that progress by moving too quickly, the district said in a statement released later Tuesday. JB Pritzker announced last week Illinois' statewide mask mandate is set to end Feb. 28, so long as the state's COVID-19 metrics continue to fall. We really dont know.. A formal announcement regarding changes to the mask and vaccine proof requirements will be made next week, the health official stated. Arwady: Our cases remain in high transmission, but we're getting very close to substantial territory. newsletter, Fulton Market Meets California Wine Country For Lettuce Entertain Yous Latest, Oakville Grill & Cellar will feature 750 different wines, Boka Goes Family-Friendly Inside Lakeviews Former Speakeasy and Brothel, GGs Chicken Shop and Itoko give the Southport Corridor casual options inside a storied 120-year-old building, This Historic Chicago Sausage Stand Made the Maxwell Street Polish a Local Icon, Jims Original has served the city for more than eight decades, Sign up for the A few months ago they said they didnt know who I was. "The Nanny" star Fran Drescher who is the current Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) president, alluded to the end of vaccine mandates in . Chicago business owners frustrated; city's restrictions may not lift with Illinois mask mandate end COVID Illinois: City of Chicago vaccine mandate, face mask requirements may not end. Email Newsroom@BlockClubChi.org. Hospitalizations were down 29% to a daily average of 27. Gov. Mayors Press Office press@cityofchicago.org. CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago health officials said they anticipate that the city's proof of vaccine requirement and indoor mask mandate will lift around the same time as the state's. "As the nation . Lightfoot announced the latest move as the national trend turns against masking and other restrictions due to broader social desires to return to normal, though some doctors and activists caution against people dropping their guard. When you get a party of five or six that comes in, three or four might have the vaccine and a couple dont. Illinois, Cook County and Chicago mask mandates and other COVID regulations before restrictions will be widely lifted Monday. See How All 50 Wards Voted in the 2023 Chicago Mayoral Election, All Eyes On a Strong' System That Could Hit Chicago Area Friday, But Much Uncertainty Remains, Who is Brandon Johnson? Jupiter served Gullah red rice fritters, a seared pork chop with creamy millet, an okra salad, and, for dessert, a meringue made from whipping the liquid in a can of black-eyed peas and mixing it with fried ham hocks, sorghum molasses, frozen peaches and pralines. Positivity rate: Chicagos positivity rate must be at 4.9 percent or lower. If we are not able to move on the 28th, I think it would probably be not very long after that.. But Chicago Public Schools is a notable exception and will continue to require masking. CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago health officials said they anticipate that the city's proof of vaccine requirement and indoor mask mandate will lift around the same time as the state's. Gov. We will have a safe Chicago. Lightfoot, Johnson and five other candidates are Black, though Lightfoot argued she was the only Black candidate who could win. The news was met with mixed reactions. "We're still going to do that because we want to protect ourselves and the public," said Vicky Smith, owner of Charbella Salon. Eleven Chicago aldermen signed a letter callingon the city to lift all mandates by this weekend, in time for the Super Bowl and Valentine's Day. We have made great progress in recent weeks against this virus, and we do not want to jeopardize that progress by moving too quickly, CPS said in a release. School districts, too, may decide to implement their own mask mandates. The city had said lifting the mandate will require three out of four COVID-19 metrics to fall to the lowest or second-lowest category of risk and remain there for two consecutive weeks. Chicago has had 270 confirmed cases reported since Monday. Hospitalizations are down 75% from their high. The deluge of well-wishes has prompted Golom to think about delaying the closure and put the business up for sale in the hope that another operator will take it over. The vaccination requirement that went into effect at Chicago bars and restaurants on January 3 and has caused controversy in some communities since then will be lifted as soon as the city's. Associated Press writers Claire Savage and Teresa Crawford in Chicago contributed to this report. Metra also issued an alert to riders Monday morning. The Chicago Transit Authority reminded travelers Saturday that masks are still required on public buses and trains, as well as within the station. Block Club Chicago has more on San Franciscos victory, the scene at Wieners Circle, and a pressing staff update: legendary late-night insult artist Roberta Poochie Jackson is making videos for fans on Cameo for $50 apiece. By submitting your email, you agree to our, The freshest news from the local food world, Chicago Restaurant Vaccine Mandate Could Be Lifted By Spring Whatever That Means, Sign up for the Businesses from salons to fitness centers to restaurants have suffered during the pandemic. In making the announcement Tuesday, Lightfoot thanked residents who have complied with the rules and acknowledged the hardships that have resulted from the pandemic and resulting restrictions, citing the restaurant industry in particular. Chicago lifting mask and vaccine mandates on Feb. 28 but will keep masks in schools for now Rather than risk yet another confrontation with the Chicago Teachers Union, Mayor Lori Lightfoot and CPS CEO Pedro Martinez will follow the agreement they struck with CTU to end a dispute that canceled classes for five days last month. Still, a lawsuit by CPS parents in Mount Greenwood against the mandate could impact the situation going forward. JB Pritzker said last week he anticipates the state's indoor mask mandate for venues that are not schools, hospitals and public transit will lift on Feb. 28 as COVID hospitalizations continue to drop. "Their regulations are making it harder . The omicron variant arrived instead. The Warsaw Inn, the 50-year-old Polish culinary landmark, may live on after outpouring of support led owner Angie Golom to reconsider closing the restaurant at 2180 Glenwood-Dyer Road in suburban Lynwood, according to the Tribune. Then, a party of five leaves because all five of em do not have the vaccine. She also said she will continue to wear a mask in public. Thats what the general public wants to see. She also noted that the city had navigated unprecedented challenges such as the pandemic and its economic and public safety fallout to protests over policing. CHICAGO Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and Public Health Commissioner Allison Arwady, M.D., announced today that the City will remove the mask and vaccine requirements for certain public spaces on February 28 to align with the State of Illinois previously announced plans to lift the statewide indoor mask mandate on that day. That brings the total number of confirmed cases in Illinois up to 3,004,664. Illinois will end its indoor mask mandate for most public places on Feb. 28. A federal judge last week denied a request from Chicago-based fast food giant McDonalds to toss out a discrimination lawsuit brought by Byron Allen, the high-profile businessman and media mogul behind the Weather Channel, according to Crains. Vallas opponents have criticized him as too conservative to lead the Democratic stronghold. newsletter, predicting an end to the statewide mask mandate, new neighborhood restaurant in Little Italy, The Return of Haymarkets Sausage Fest and 10 More Chicago Pop-Ups to Know, Logan Square Pasta Haven Daisies to Close This Weekend Ahead of Its Move, Alineas Top Bartenders Departure and Four More Shuffles, Ramen-san Brings Late-Night Fried Rice to Lincoln Park and Three More Openings, The Owners of Kalish Will Unveil a New Vegan Restaurant Next Week in Uptown, Chez Moi Bids Adieu After 11 Years and Six More Restaurant Closings. "We are almost down to these lower risk levels," the doctor explained, in part. Across the state, 23,110 vaccine doses are being administered per day, based on a seven-day rolling average. The vaccine requirement for restaurants, bars, gyms and other indoor public settings where food and beverages are served went into effect on January 3 in response to the alarming rise in COVID-19 cases both locally and nationally, driven in part by the Omicron variant. DeFranco is not the only one frustrated; another restaurant owner said if the city mandates go past Feb. 28, she's not going to enforce them. Johnson has avoided the word defund during the race, and his campaign says he does not want to cut the number of police officers. Deaths were down 51 % over the last week from 9.7 last week to 4.7. Arwady does expect a slight increase in cases after the mandates lift, but she thinks the city should be able to handle it. SAG-AFTRA president Fran Drescher, speaking during Sunday's SAG Awards, called on Hollywood to flex its economic muscles to democratize states where civil and human rights are under attack. We look forward to the day when we can be mask-optional at CPS, but we still need to get more students vaccinated across our district, and we still need to work with our public health and labor partners on the best way to preserve a safe in-person learning environment for all.. Copyright 2023 WLS-TV. Lightfoot accused Vallas of using the ultimate dog whistle by saying his campaign is about taking back our city, and of cozying up to the president of the Fraternal Order of Police, whom she calls a racist. Gov. In a gathering of 50 people, she said during the mayors announcement, there is a one-in-five chance someone has COVID-19, as opposed to one-in-two, as it was a week ago. CDPH recommends Chicagoans who may be immunocompromised or have a family member who is immunocompromised still wear a mask, as well residents under the age of 5 who are still not eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine. But she voted for Vallas on Tuesday, saying she was impressed by his detailed strategy to address public safety. The health care vaccination mandate is scheduled to run until November 2024. But its also a sign of the turmoil in U.S. cities following the COVID-19 pandemic, with its economic fallout and spikes in violent crime in many places. Some have been forced to close, while others have had to make major adjustments. Two days after a devastating fire destroyed Twisted Hippo Brewery in Albany Park, supporters and fellow craft beer makers have raised nearly $138,000 on GoFundMe to help displaced staff and help cover repair costs. Bowling Green, OH 43402 Subscribe to Block Club Chicago,an independent, 501(c)(3), journalist-run newsroom. J.B. Pritzkers announcement earlier this month that he will lift his mask requirement for most indoor public places at the end of February should the states most recent and largest COVID-19 surge continue to subside. Jason Statham, Hugh Grant and Aubrey Plaza star in an inconsequential serving of empty cinematic calories. As a news piece, this article cites verifiable, third-party sources which have all been thoroughly fact-checked and deemed credible by the Newsroom. The moves bring Chicago in line with Gov. Since COVID-19 arrived in Chicago, we have been guided by the data when making decisions about necessary steps to protect people and keep from overwhelming our healthcare system, said CDPH Commissioner Allison Arwady, M.D. Beginning Jan. 3, anyone age 5 and older will be required to show proof of full vaccination to dine inside or visit gyms or entertainment venues where food and drinks are being served, joining. Vallas was the only white candidate in the field. As Lightfoot lifted her mandates, she told residents to respect the wishes of businesses that choose to require masks or proof-of-vaccination. While Chicago lifted its mask mandate Monday, is the proof of COVID-19 vaccination requirement removed now, as well? JB Pritzker set for state. Carlos Ramirez-Rosa and other City Council members. Since Monday, 103,189 tests were reported statewide. See How All 50 Wards Voted in the 2023 Chicago Mayoral Election, All Eyes On a Strong' System That Could Hit Chicago Area Friday, But Much Uncertainty Remains, Who is Brandon Johnson? CHICAGO The city's mask and vaccine card mandates will end Monday. The metrics include test positivity, hospital beds occupied by COVID patients, ICU beds occupied by COVID patients and daily COVID cases. The end of the. City officials say that once three of the preceding four metrics hit the lower transmission level, that will start a two-week clock, known as an incubation cycle.. After those two weeks, if the numbers remain within the lower transmission category, then officials would move to remove mitigations that are in place. JB Pritzker announced last week Illinois statewide mask mandate is set to end Feb. 28, so long as the states COVID-19 metrics continue to fall. Chicago Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady said Tuesday that based on the way the city's COVID-19 numbers are trending, proof of vaccination requirements could be lifted . And if operators still want to impose mask mandates at their individual restaurants, they can. When defining vaccination, the city and county are following the lead of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: two weeks past a second shot of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines, or two. Illinois Restaurant Association President Sam Toia welcomed the mayors decision to lift the mandates, keeping to the same statewide date set by Pritzker. February 10, 2022 Chicago and Cook County health officials announced plans to revoke pandemic masking and vaccination entry requirements by Feb. 28, the day Illinois' statewide mask mandate. On the North Side, business owners aren't satisfied with the still-uncertain plan. They cited a 1.5 point drop in the past week in Chicago's positivity rate. The mayor noted that masks would continue to be required on public transit, in health care settings and in other congregate spaces, following federal mandates and CDC guidance. The mandate requiring proof-of-vaccination will also end Feb. 28. Chicago is currently at high, the top of the scale. Some said by the end of the month isn't soon enough. The fires origins remain in question Fire Department investigators say it likely began in a gangway between Twisted Hippo and the apartments and officials are probing the 72 pending court cases associated with landlord Gary Carlson. Currently the test positivity is in the lower transmission range, with ICU availability and hospital availability possibly moving into the lower transmission category soon, Dr. Arwady said. The clerk's office keeps city records and makes them publicly accessible, and it keeps Chicagoans informed about City Council happenings. Its reporting an average of 376 per day. OAN Sophia Flores. As of Tuesday, Chicagos average daily case rate was 283 down 37% from the 452 cases-a-day just one week ago. Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot pauses during her concession speech as her spouse Amy Eshleman applauds during an election night party for the mayoral election Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023, in Chicago. Crime was an issue that resonated with voters. J.B. Pritzker's previously announced plans to end the Illinois mask mandate on the same date. Lightfoot also urged understanding of individual decisions, something that has been in short supply in recent weeks during the raging controversy over masks that has divided the nation. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has four levels of community transmission. The city only reached that point on Monday, Block Club reports, but Arwady said that transmission rates have been dropping steadily and precipitously in the past few weeks. Copyright 2023 WLS-TV. "It's been a tough environment, we've all had to learn on our feet," said Phillip Walters, B. Hospitality Co. "As we lift the mask mandates, we hope people will feel more safe and start to come out again," said Steven Hartenstein, Stefani Restaurant Group. The seven-day rolling averages for each category need to be at a "lower transmission" level, which is set by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Earlier in the month, it remained unclear whether Chicagowhich has a . I dont want to put myself at risk. Burglars this month hit four Asian restaurants Imm Rice and Beyond, Nhu Lan Bakery & Sandwiches, China Cafe, and Hunan Egg Roll King and two other businesses in a sweep of break-ins this month in Uptown, according to Block Club. It wouldnt be worth confusing residents to continue the mandates, so long as Chicago has hit at least three of its goals and numbers are declining, she said. Face masks on the Chicago Riverwalk last year. I want people to understand were not just choosing a date; were going based on when were there.. Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. She has encouraged residents to get vaccinated and warned about possible restrictions if the city sees spikes. This Policy applies to all City employees, personnel of contractors, and vendors who have regular direct contact with, or regularly work close to, City employees and volunteers. Suburban Cook County. As of February 21, the 7-day-rolling-average test positivity (now 1.5% in Chicago), hospital COVID-19 census, and ICU COVID-19 census have all reached the pre-defined lower risk category, meaning they have been in an acceptable lower risk range for the last week. Noting that she caught a mild case of COVID-19, Lightfoot said she intends to continue wearing a mask, particularly in restaurants where diners will soon have no idea whether other customers are vaccinated. ICU beds: Chicago must have an average of 99 or fewer ICU beds occupied by COVID-19 patients per day. Anyone can call the citys coronavirus hotline at 312-746-4835 to get more information on how and where to get vaccinated in their community. Its reporting an average of 431 per day. school that temporarily suspended the mask rules, Ald. Meanwhile, bars and restaurants continue to deal with slow business and enforcing the mandate in the face of rude customers. Similarly, hospitalization rates are a fraction of what they were at the height of the omicron surge, when more people were admitted to hospitals than at any time during pandemic most unvaccinated, she said. City to Remove Mask and Vaccine Requirements for Certain Public Settings on February 28 in Response to Continued Improvement in COVID-19 Metrics February 22, 2022 Rapid decrease in key metrics allow for easing of mitigation measures Mayor's Press Office press@cityofchicago.org Vallas, a former schools CEO backed by the police union, and Johnson, a Cook . At least 32,072 people have died from COVID-19 in Illinois, and another 3,985 deaths are probably related to the virus, according to the state. Arwady said that the vaccine mandate wont be removed until the city gets down to medium-low, the Tribune reports. Its reporting an average of 115 per day. Email: Chicago Mayor Lightfoot ousted; Vallas, Johnson in runoff, Road reconstruction closes part of Ohio 25, Kobe Bryant family settles photo lawsuit for $28.5 million, Greek transport minister resigns over train crash; 36 dead, TikTok sets new default time limits for minors. "We are now seeing the fastest rate of decline in our COVID-19 hospitalization metrics since the pandemic began," Pritzker said. But if the city gets to a position where itd be on pace to lift its mandates just a few days after the state ends its mask mandate, Chicago will cut short the two-week wait and end its own mask mandate and vaccine card requirement early, Arwady said. Brian Jupiter, the chef and owner of Ina Mae Tavern & Packaged Goods in Wicker Park and the Frontier in Pulaski Park, won this weeks episode of Food Network cooking show Chopped, a special Black History Month celebration, the Tribune reports. "If we are not able to move on the 28th, I think it would probably be not very long after that. But the city could also opt to end its mandates early to line up with the state and avoid confusion for residents, Arwady said. Mayor Lori Lightfoot puts on a face mask while listening as Dr. Allison Arwady speaks to reporters, during a press conference announcing the citys plans to lift its mask and proof-of-vaccine mandates at City Hall, Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2022. Here are key takeaways from the night. COVID-19 lab-confirmed cases (now 283 cases per day in Chicago) remain just above the historic lower risk range but this is offset by the much higher testing and very low-test positivity. At times, it has led to some mixed messaging and conflict with the state. Illinois and Chicago have administered at least 20,909,741 vaccine doses of the 23,455,645 provided to them. Chicago Tribunes Alice Yin, Tracy Swartz and Clare Spaulding contributed. Sources Cited. At a press conference Tuesday afternoon, Chicago Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady said the city is averaging 431 cases per-day, above the 400 cases-per day threshold signaling high transmission. As of yesterday, the current daily average number of cases in Chicago was 278, solidly in the substantial transmission category, but a significant drop from 871, where it was at the beginning of the month. Vallas served as an adviser to the Fraternal Order of Police during its negotiations with Lightfoots administration. Chicago's top doctor 'hopeful' COVID-19 vaccine mandate for restaurants and public venues will end by spring By Alice Yin and Dan Petrella Chicago Tribune Jan 20, 2022 at 2:14 pm Expand. Scott Weiner, partner 19 Chicago restaurants including West Town Bakery, said removing the mask mandate could be a major step toward normalcy. Chicagos mask and vaccination requirements will end on Monday, February 28, the same day the state mask mandate is lifted, Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced yesterday. The candidates all talk about what theyd like to do, she said. [Illinois will end its indoor mask mandate for most public places on Feb. 28. City officials later said, however, that they would consider going forward with dropping the mandate even if they hadnt hit those totals to avoid confusion for residents. U.S. Rep. Jesus Chuy Garcia was the only Latino in the race. 1 ranking for business relocations, expansion, AMC movie theater popcorn coming to Walmart in new at-home snack line, Wild Things 2023 Conference: Glorious gamut from poaching in forest preserves to queer ecology. While Chicago lifted its mask mandate Monday, is the proof of COVID-19 vaccination requirement removed now, as well? The figure represents the percentage of people testing positive among recent tests. 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