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Chicago Imposes Vaccine Requirement for Indoor Restaurants, Entertainment Venues

The Lightfoot administration on Tuesday said that patrons of indoor restaurants, gyms and indoor entertainment venues serving food and beverage to provide proof of vaccination. The new requirement takes effect Jan. 3, 2022 and is in response to a surge of COVID cases both locally and nationally. 

“Despite our diligent and equitable vaccine distribution efforts throughout this year, unfortunately, our city continues to see a surge of COVID-19 Delta and now Omicron cases,” said Mayor Lori Lightfoot. “New steps must be taken to protect the health and well-being of our residents. This public health order requiring proof of vaccination to visit certain indoor public places is a necessary measure to ensure we can continue to enjoy our city’s many amenities as we enter the new year.” 

Chicago joins other large cities, including New York and Los Angeles, that already have similar requirements in effect. 

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