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. But she voted for Vallas on Tuesday, saying she was impressed by his detailed strategy to address public safety. At Charbella Salon in Lakeview, customers wore masks while getting their hair done, as did their stylist. 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. Thanks for subscribing to Block Club Chicago, an independent, 501(c)(3), journalist-run newsroom. CHICAGO The city's mask and vaccine card mandates will end Monday. City of Chicago employees must, as a condition of employment, be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 effective October 15, 2021. 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. 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. 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. JB Pritzker set for state. I think there might be a few, Toia said. But some contend it's time to stop now, citing fewer severe COVID-19 cases, health care staffing shortages and the impending May 11 expiration of a national public health emergency that has been in place since January 2020. "We're really close, and it is really exciting.". Arwady: Our cases remain in high transmission, but we're getting very close to substantial territory. The stakes of the appeals court proceedings has been heightened recently as other states and some health providers ramped up pressure on federal officials to end a national COVID-19 vaccine mandate for medical workers. 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. Were going back to a sense of normalcy. Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced the city will end its mask mandate at the end of February, in line with the statewide date. But Arwady noted that the full two-week period may not be reached before the lifting begins. The public memorial, set for Saturday, will be a night-long celebration of Roberts and the music he loved with sets that pay homage to the legendary DJ. Here are key takeaways from the night. The city is seeing an average of more than eight people dying per day, down 40 percent from a week ago. The candidates all talk about what theyd like to do, she said. Suburban Cook County. Vaccines protect you and the people around you, reducing the spread of COVID-19. A recent Chicago Tribune story also found Vallas Twitter account had liked racist tweets and tweets that mocked Lightfoots appearance and referred to her as masculine. While Chicago lifted its mask mandate Monday, is the proof of COVID-19 vaccination requirement removed now, as well? "It riles me. In addition, the new guidelines do not change the federal requirement to wear masks on public transportation and indoors in airports, train stations and bus stations. 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. Hospitalizations are down 75% from their high. That would mean Chicago could shortly have three out of four goals ticked off and would just need to wait two weeks to lift its mandates, under its own rules. Masks are also now optional for attendees. The health commissioner expects the city to hit its goal for non-ICU hospital beds just a little behind that.. She is the first elected Chicago mayor to lose a reelection bid since 1983, when Jane Byrne, the citys first female mayor, lost her Democratic primary. Please enter a valid email and try again. 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. Lightfoot was asked Tuesday whether the declaration of independence from masks and proof-of-vaccine mandates marks an end to a pandemic that has dragged on for two years. Let's not play games with the numbers, and let's let the economy roll," said Leonard DeFranco, co-owner of Hawkeye's Bar And Grill. Well, if you didnt know, now you know, Johnson said. "If we are not able to move on the 28th, I think it would probably be not very long after that. Mayors Press Office press@cityofchicago.org. There are clear contrasts between Vallas and Johnson. Carlos Ramirez-Rosa and other City Council members, Woman, 55, fatally wounded Tuesday night in North Austin neighborhood, New NCAA president says NIL rules could protect college athletes, Glencoe begins cost sharing program to combat lead pipes, Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. This includes directly interviewing sources and research / analysis of primary source documents. 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. Lightfoot blasted him for welcoming support from the police unions controversial leader, who defended the Jan. 6 insurrectionists at the Capitol and equated Lightfoots vaccine mandate for city workers to the Holocaust. The announcement follows Gov. School districts, too, may decide to implement their own mask mandates. Its reporting an average of 431 per day. That could mean Chicagos mask mandate will hang around after the state lifts its restriction, Dr. Allison Arwady, head of the Chicago Department of Public Health, said Tuesday. Masks will continue to be required in health care settings, on public transit, and in other congregate settings. 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. Sources Cited. CHICAGO Chicago is not on track to end its mask mandate Feb. 28, when the statewide mandate is set to end but the city might lift the requirement then, anyway. 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. Public safety has been an issue in other recent elections, including the recall of a San Francisco district attorney who was criticized for progressive policies. COVID-19 vaccinations are free and do not require insurance. Its at 2 percent. 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.. Gov. " JB Pritzker . 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Block Club Chicagos coronavirus coverage is free for all readers. Given the progress we are making, I am feeling very optimistic, Arwady said. The City of Chicago will be holding informational webinars to provide an overview of the vaccine requirement on Wednesday, December 22 at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, December 29 at 11:00 a.m., and Tuesday, January 4 at 2:00 p.m. To register for a webinar, please visit Chicago.gov/businesseducation. The COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective, and are an important tool for ending the global pandemic. And many business owners are getting frustrated with the city, especially those in the restaurant industry, which has been hit hard by the pandemic. COVID Illinois: City of Chicago vaccine mandate, face mask requirements may not end Feb. 28, date Gov. Currently, Chicago has a mask mandate in place for indoor settings, along with a requirement that patrons in specific indoor establishments show a proof of COVID-19 vaccination in order to gain entry. We really dont know.. (Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune). The Cook County Department of Public Health said it also anticipates that if key metrics continue to improve, the vaccination and masking orders for suburban Cook County, less Evanston, Skokie, Oak Park and Stickney Township, can be lifted in the same timeframe Pritzker laid out Wednesday. Illinois, Cook County and Chicago mask mandates and other COVID regulations before restrictions will be widely lifted Monday. "If it is not the 28th it won't be long after would be my expectation," she explained. Lightfoot touted her record of investing in neighborhoods and supporting workers, such as by increasing the minimum wage to $15 an hour. Hospital beds: Chicago must have an average of 249 or fewer beds occupied by COVID-19 patients per day. "Certainly if the difference is a matter of a few days between where the city is and where the state is recommending, I would expect we would go along with that, but we need to see these metrics be in blue or green," Dr. Arwady said. 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. 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 Johnson on Tuesday night noted the improbability that he would make the runoff, considering his low name recognition at the start of the race. Chicago has had 270 confirmed cases reported since Monday. Even by the mayors own standards for lifting mitigations, Chicago now passes the test with flying colors. "Their regulations are making it harder . Shortly after, Chicago health officials released their own statement saying if the city continues to see declines in these leading COVID metrics, we too should be in a position to lift restrictions at that time. By submitting your email, you agree to our, The freshest news from the local food world, Chicagos Mask and Vaccination Mandates for Bars and Restaurants Will End February 28, Sign up for the Associated Press writers Claire Savage and Teresa Crawford in Chicago contributed to this report. Across the state, 23,110 vaccine doses are being administered per day, based on a seven-day rolling average. More information will be announced next week, Arwady said. Some have been forced to close, while others have had to make major adjustments. Its been two years since Illinois legalized recreational marijuana, and since then, cannabis-related calls to the Illinois Poison Center have nearly doubled, the Tribune reports, from 487 in 2019 to 855 in 2021. 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. Universal masking in CPS is part of an agreement with the teachers union that was sealed following its January work stoppage that resulted in five days of canceled classes. As Illinois aims to lift its mask mandate by Feb. 28, Chicago city officials assert the city's proof-of-vaccination and mask requirements could end soon, but have stopped short of providing a specific date. Deaths were down 51 % over the last week from 9.7 last week to 4.7. 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. 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Illinois Restaurant Association President Sam Toia welcomed the mayors decision to lift the mandates, keeping to the same statewide date set by Pritzker. We're talking about a matter of a few days is going to make a difference?". In a memo to students, faculty and staff, University Provost Mary Boyce announced last week that the mandate "will no longer be in effect" starting on May 11, and phase out submitting proofs of vaccination. 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 citys COVID-19 spread decreases substantially, possibly by spring, Dr. Allison Arwady, the citys public health commissioner, said at a question-and-answer session last week. I still encourage people to take precautions and definitely get vaccinated to protect yourself and your loved ones.. 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. After Pritzker announced the state's mask mandate would end Monday, Lightfoot said Chicago would only follow suit two weeks after three of the four metrics health officials use to assess the risk of COVID-19 transmission hit a "lower rate." Two weeks is a full incubation period for COVID-19, according to federal health officials. The key metrics of the City has been used to track COVID-19 cases and hospital capacity since early in the pandemic including COVID-19 cases diagnosed per day, test positivity, and hospital and ICU beds occupied by COVID-19 patients. 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. She has encouraged residents to get vaccinated and warned about possible restrictions if the city sees spikes. DeFranco is among many restaurant owners feeling left in the dark. sent-trib.com The word spring, of course, is a nebulous concept in Chicago, as cold temperatures and even snow have been known to linger as late as April. In all, 53,187,015 tests have been reported in Illinois. Dr. Allison Arwady, commissioner of the Chicago Department of Public Health, holds a face mask while speaking on Feb. 22, 2022. [Read more] Masks are staying in Chicago Public Schools, but some parents demand to know where is the COVID-19 off-ramp? . 1616 E Wooster #15 More than half of CPS students 12 and older are fully vaccinated, but for students ages 5 to 11, less than one-third have received at least one vaccine dose. As Illinois aims to lift its mask mandate by Feb. 28, Chicago city officials assert the city's proof-of-vaccination and mask requirements could end soon, but have stopped short of providing. It has been difficult. Many school districts around the state have already gone mask-optional following recent court rulings school that temporarily suspended the mask rules for children whose families sued. JB Pritzker's Illinois mask mandate to end Feb. 28 By Rob Elgas and. Chicago will lift its mask and proof-of-vaccine mandates next week, but Chicago Public School students, teachers and employees must keep their masks on at least for the time being. And if operators still want to impose mask mandates at their individual restaurants, they can. Despite the CDC recommendations, local governments, including those in areas of low risk, like most of northern Illinois, have the ability to set their own rules. It does not apply to visitors. Chicago officials announced they'll also lift the city's . Central U.S. location and a deep labor pool help Chicago snare top honor from Site Selection magazine for 10th year in a row. Vallas was the only white candidate in the field. From your lips to Gods ears, she replied. 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. Rita DiPietro, who lives downtown, said she supported Lightfoot in 2019. 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. But if it's the difference of just a few days, I don't think it's worth the potential confusion to the public. Police have not yet made any arrests. At the moment, the latest COVID-19 surge seems to have peaked in Chicago. That brings the total number of confirmed cases in Illinois up to 3,004,664. The National Weather Service is tracking a storm that could bring a decent accumulation of snow. He thanked the unions that supported him and gave a special shout-out to his wife, telling the crowd, Chicago, a Black woman will still be in charge.. This article contains new, firsthand information uncovered by its reporter(s). The health care vaccination mandate is scheduled to run until November 2024. 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. Lightfoot in August had announced a vaccine . Asked at an unrelated event in Chicago about the citys decision to end its mask rule Monday, Pritzker said that date seems like a great day for everybody to follow suit., But, the governor continued, I will add that there are local governments that have imposed stricter mitigations, and theyre welcome to do so.. Illinois will end its indoor mask mandate for most public places on Feb. 28. Heres what we know and what it means for schools, Chicago and the suburbs. All rights reserved, This Map Shows Exactly How the City of Chicago Voted for Mayor in the 2023 Election, Report: Jalen Carter Arrest Warrant Issued for Racing Car, The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated its masking guidance Friday, Election Results: See How All 50 Wards Voted in Chicago's Aldermanic Elections, Who Did Your Ward Vote For? 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 Cassella / Chicago Tribune). The move comes amid improving COVID-19 metrics. Were gonna see where we are next week and make a decision sort of either way there, Arwady said. Johnson received about $1 million from the Chicago Teachers Union for his campaign and had support from several other progressive organizations, including United Working Families. That's just that's just how it isAnd we're getting really close and that is thanks to Chicagoans.". Johnson has avoided the word defund during the race, and his campaign says he does not want to cut the number of police officers. 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. 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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. I want to thank Chicagoans and in particular, our business community for adhering to these measures and helping us pass through this difficult time while keeping restaurants and other businesses open.. Could happen as soon as today.Test positivity is in lower transmission.Hospital beds in yellow (substantial), heading toward blue (lower). pic.twitter.com/kGG0dgPvn1, Chicago has met the goal for its positivity rate, and it could meet the goal for ICU beds within a day or two, Arwady said. Many residents may continue to wear masks in public spaces for a variety of reasons even if they are vaccinated or as more mandates and advisories fade. A "Mask Required" sign at the entrance to a Kroger Co. grocery store in Houston, Texas, on Wednesday, March 10, 2021. 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. "Once that worry is gone I think we'll see the restaurant industry get back to as normal as we're gonna be," he said. J.B. Pritzker was optimistically predicting an end to the statewide mask mandate by Thanksgiving. Testing in Chicago is up 17 percent from a week ago. Mayor Lori Lightfoot announces Feb. 22, 2022, that the city will be ending its indoor mask requirement in most locations on Feb. 28. Lindsey Hegarty, a 30-year-old paralegal who lives on Chicagos North Side, said she backed Johnson because he seemed like the most progressive candidate on issues like policing, mental health and public transit. Vallas, a former schools CEO backed by the police union, and Johnson, a Cook . The move to lift the mandates comes after the bottom dropped out on the Omicron surge. The Illinois-Wisconsin sports rivalry is sufficiently acrimonious that a Packers loss is still reason for celebration, even if the Bears arent playing. That is their right. coronavirus chicago Chicago's mask mandate may not end when statewide restrictions are lifted, Lightfoot says Gov. In September, for instance, she dismissed a proposal for such a mandate from Ald. Columbia University will end its COVID-19 vaccine requirement as the national public health emergency expires this spring. In those areas, masks are no longer necessary, according to the agency. 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. An official website of the City of Chicago. 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. I will be honest with you: We need to hit those metrics to feel confident, Arwady said. Of course.. The owner said so far no one has complained about it, but once the mask mandate is lifted she still plans to ask for proof of vaccination. Copyright 2023 WLS-TV. The mandate requiring proof-of-vaccination will also end Feb. 28. In all cases, thieves sought to take cash out of registers or tip jars. Particularly in a restaurant setting, where I have no idea now whether the people sitting around me are vaccinated, Ill be wearing a mask, Lightfoot said. The moves bring Chicago in line with Gov. 6:45 PM PT - Tuesday, February 28, 2023. Thats what the general public wants to see. Something went wrong. 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