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  1. Aug 12, 2021 · As coronavirus cases are once again on the rise fueled by the highly transmissible delta variant, more Chicago companies are mandating vaccinations and masks. NBC 5’s Kate Chappell reports....

  2. Aug 17, 2021 · The Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) announced today that it will re-institute a face mask mandate for all indoor public settings as the average number of new daily cases of COVID-19 in Chicago surpasses 400. All individuals aged 2 and over, regardless of their vaccination status, will be required to wear a mask as of Friday, August ...

    • When Will The Mask Mandate Be Lifted in Illinois?
    • What Still Needs to Happen For The Mask Mandate to Be lifted?
    • What About Chicago?
    • Are There Still Locations That Will Require Masks?
    • What About Schools?
    • How Could The CDC Guidance Change things?

    Gov. J.B. Pritzker plans to lift Illinois' indoor mask mandate, with the exception of in schools, by Feb. 28 if state COVID metrics continue to decline. Noting that the state is "seeing the fastest rate of decline in our COVID-19 hospitalization metrics since the pandemic began," Pritzker said if trends continue as expected, "then on Monday, Feb. 2...

    The governor noted that metrics must continue to decline in the weeks leading up to Feb. 28. As of Friday, coronavirus cases, hospitalizations and deaths have been on a generally downward trend, based on data from the Illinois Department of Public Health.

    In line with the state of Illinois, Chicago will lift its indoor mask mandate early next week in certain public locations, as long as coronavirus metrics continue on a downward trend, officials announced. Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot said in a press conference that the mask mandate, as well as the city's vaccine requirement, will end Feb. 28 at a n...

    There is one important caveat to the state's and city's plans. "I want to be clear: Many local jurisdictions, businesses and organizations have their own mask requirements and other mitigations that must be respected," Pritzker said. "Having stricter mitigations than the state requirements is something that must be adhered to. Doing what’s right in...

    Earlier this month, an Illinois appellate court rejected Pritzker’s appeal of a lower court's ruling against a mask mandate in schools, writing the request is “moot” because the governor’s emergency COVID rules already expired. In their decision, the appellate court justices wrote there is no “actual controversy” to decide. “Because the emergency r...

    The Biden administration will significantly loosen federal mask-wearing guidelinesto protect against COVID-19 transmission on Friday, according to two people familiar with the matter, meaning most Americans will no longer be advised to wear masks in indoor public settings. The CDC on Friday will announce a change to the metrics it uses to determine...

  3. Feb 22, 2022 · As the City transitions its mitigation measures to remove the mask requirement, many Chicagoans will continue to wear masks in public spaces for a variety of reasons, even if they are vaccinated. For example, after 5 days of isolation or quarantine, masks will continue to be required in days 6-10 in public spaces, as they are now.

  4. Weekly negative COVID-19 tests and wearing a mask when interacting with patrons will be mandatory. All covered entities shall comply with OSHA standards 1910.501(e) & (g) relating to employee vaccination status and testing, regardless of the number of their employees.

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  5. May 18, 2021 · Following guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the State of Illinois, and recognizing how safe and effective the COVID-19 vaccines are, the City of Chicago will no longer require masks for fully vaccinated people in most settings.

  6. Mar 1, 2022 · At the United Center, all attendees — including Chicago Bulls and Blackhawks fans — will be required to present proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test to gain access to the venue. Masks...

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