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Chicago Moves into Full Reopening as COVID Restrictions Lifted
Chicago has moved to Phase 5 of Illinois’ phased reopening plan, the Lightfoot administration said Friday. “Due to the incredible progress we’ve made in our mission to stop the spread of COVID-19, I am thrilled to announce that we are able to safely transition into Phase 5 and become the first major city in the country to fully reopen,” said Mayor Lori Lightfoot.
For businesses, Phase 5 means a broad lifting of COVID-19 restrictions across industries. For the first time since March 15, 2020, businesses can operate without capacity limits, mask mandates, social distancing, or the prohibition of specific business activities, although masks will still be required in certain settings.
Many businesses will choose to keep certain regulations in place for the safety of their customers and employees, including requiring masks for all customers, and the city supports any business that makes this choice.
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