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. All Rights Reserved. Here are the states goals for ending the mandate and where Chicago stands with each: Cases: Chicago must report an average of 199 cases or fewer per day. 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. In Chicago, 24 deaths were reported since Monday. Got a story tip? But if we're talking about a week difference, for example, we might extend it. SAG-AFTRA president and actress, Fran Drescher, called on Hollywood to put an end to its COVID-19 vaccination mandate. Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Feb. 22, 2022, as she announces the city will be ending its indoor mask requirement in most locations on Feb. 28. Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced the city will end its mask mandate at the end of February, in line with the statewide date. Suburban Cook County will follow suit, the Tribune reports. Some said by the end of the month isn't soon enough. Mask mandates already have been removed in more than 150 school districts around the state after a judge blocked Gov. Originally, Dr. Allison Arwady, the citys chief public health official, had said that the mandates would only be lifted if three of the four basic COVID-19 transmission metrics were at the two lowest levels for two weeks. In those areas, masks are no longer necessary, according to the agency. 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. 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. The lawsuit, which was initially dismissed but is now moving ahead with an amended complaint, seeks $10 billion in damages. Face masks on the Chicago Riverwalk last year. 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. Throughout the pandemic, Lightfoot has walked a fine line between tough measures and keeping the city open. 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. 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After those two weeks, if the numbers remain within the lower transmission category, then officials would move to remove mitigations that are in place. "We got to see the day to get there. Come Monday, the indoor mask mandate will be lifted statewide, as well as in Chicago, where the city's proof-of-vaccination requirement will also end. 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 of Tuesday, the citys test positivity rate of 1.5%, was in the low transmission category, while its rate of occupied hospital and ICU beds was in lower transmission. The seven-day rolling average of new daily cases was still at substantial transmission at 283 cases, but all those categories were decreasing. Listen to Its All Good: A Block Club Chicago Podcast here: Some races are still too close to call, while others saw incumbents get forced into runoffs. Gov. The end of the. (Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune). More Chicagoans were hospitalized with COVID-19 during the Omicron surge than at any prior point in the pandemic and the great majority of these hospitalizations were in unvaccinated Chicagoans. 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. A formal announcement regarding changes to the mask and vaccine proof requirements will be made next week, the health official stated. 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. The National Weather Service is tracking a storm that could bring a decent accumulation of snow. The move to lift the mandates comes after the bottom dropped out on the Omicron surge. 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. Positivity rate: Chicagos positivity rate must be at 4.9 percent or lower. But it's only hit one so far and the state's masking end date is creeping up. It has been difficult. CHICAGO The city's mask and vaccine card mandates will end Monday. But if it's the difference of just a few days, I don't think it's worth the potential confusion to the public. READ MORE: Pritzker to lift Illinois mask mandate for some. At Charbella Salon in Lakeview, customers wore masks while getting their hair done, as did their stylist. "As the . "If it is not the 28th it won't be long after would be my expectation," she explained. The ruling is the latest chapter in McDonalds long legal saga regarding claims of racial discrimination. "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. (Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune). 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 will have a safe Chicago. 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. Please be kind and considerate of your fellow Chicagoans and the decisions we all continue to make to protect themselves and those around them.. "We're really close, and it is really exciting.". SAG-AFTRA President Fran Drescher gave a speech at the 2023 SAG Awards Sunday night urging Hollywood to use its power to end its "bulls - - t" COVID-19 vaccine mandate. 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. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated its masking guidance Fridayto show 70% of the nation's counties at low or medium risk for COVID. We will make Chicago the safest city in America, Vallas said. 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. CHICAGO Illinois' mask mandate is ending Feb. 28. Lightfoot, Johnson and five other candidates are Black, though Lightfoot argued she was the only Black candidate who could win. Speaking on Feb. 14, Chicago MayorLori Lightfoot said the city is not there yet in regard to eliminating mask and vaccine card requirements, but the city's top doctor has since provided more insight on when changes may occur. Illinois will end its indoor mask mandate for most public places on Feb. 28. 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 . 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. Aaron Rodgers hasnt won a super bowl since Obamas first term pic.twitter.com/D0WxOeCDfn, Tribune critic Louisa Chu grants two-and-a-half stars to Peanut Park Trattoria, the new neighborhood restaurant in Little Italy from the owners of deli palace Tempesta Market, thin-crust hit Coalfire, and suburban traditionalist Ristorante Agostino. 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. 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. COVID Illinois: City of Chicago vaccine mandate, face mask requirements may not end Feb. 28, date Gov. [Illinois will end its indoor mask mandate for most public places on Feb. 28. "As the nation . Police have not yet made any arrests. 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. I want people to understand were not just choosing a date; were going based on when were there.. She told her fellow mayors around the country not to fear being bold. 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., The CTU said in a statement it was glad that CPS will continueto honor the safety agreement that our members sacrificed four days of pay [for] last month despite a right-wing legal attack to remove public health protections.. 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. Thats my personal choice, Lightfoot said. 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? Mask mandates are being lifted across Illinois, including in Chicago . 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. Cook Countys public health department, which covers most of the countys suburbs, announced it would follow suit, lifting its general mask mandate and proof-of-vaccine requirement on Monday, as well as its requirement that employees of establishments such as restaurants and gyms be vaccinated or submit to weekly COVID-19 testing. 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. J.B. Pritzker's previously announced plans to end the Illinois mask mandate on the same date. 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. Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced that Chicago will drop its mask mandate for most settings, as well as its proof-of-vaccination mandate at restaurants, bars and other indoor establishments,. 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. 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. 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. As of Tuesday, Chicagos average daily case rate was 283 down 37% from the 452 cases-a-day just one week ago. "When we reduce these measures, we increase our vulnerability of having transmission continue to go high," says Jessica Malaty Rivera, an epidemiologist at the Pandemic Prevention Institute. The move comes amid improving COVID-19 metrics. 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.. (Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune). 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. Please enter a valid email and try again. CHICAGO (AP) Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson will meet in a runoff to be the next mayor of Chicago after voters on Tuesday denied incumbent Lori Lightfoot a second term, issuing a rebuke to a leader who made history as head of the nation's third-largest city. In June, Skeleton Key saw extensive damage after it was hit by a tornado. The treasurer's office oversees the city's $9 billion investment portfolio, and the treasurer records the city's finances and shares reports on them with City Council. Golom on Valentines Day announced her plans to retire and close the restaurant on Sunday, February 27, but has since received thousands of phone calls and Facebook comments from patrons hoping to visit one last time. Hospitalizations were down 29% to a daily average of 27. Johnson has avoided the word defund during the race, and his campaign says he does not want to cut the number of police officers. 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. 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 . This time, he was laser-focused on public safety, saying police officers who left the force under Lightfoots administration will return if hes elected. The citys positivity rate was 1.5%. Gov. Plus, the Wieners Circle celebrates the Packers loss, and Peanut Park is a taste of Chicago history. The mask mandate and proof-of-vaccine requirement will also end on Monday in suburban Cook County, officials said. Arwady: Our cases remain in high transmission, but we're getting very close to substantial territory. I still encourage people to take precautions and definitely get vaccinated to protect yourself and your loved ones.. Oops. The state will lift the rule which requires people to wear masks when indoors in public at the end of the month as long as it continues to see declines in COVID-19 metrics, Gov. Clickhereto support Block Clubwith atax-deductible donation. 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. Copyright 2023 WLS-TV. Chicago Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady explained she is relying on a set of metrics to determine when restrictions can be lifted, and three out of four key metrics must be met to move forward with easing restrictions. 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. At the moment, the latest COVID-19 surge seems to have peaked in Chicago. The Chicago Transit Authority reminded travelers Saturday that masks are still required on public buses and trains, as well as within the station. Chicagos health department then announced it would also aim to end the citys mask and vaccine card mandates by the end of the month, though Chicago would have to hit three out of four milestones for at least two weeks for that to happen. 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. It was at 3.3 percent Monday. 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. The state reported 2,893 cases since Monday. Across the state, 23,110 vaccine doses are being administered per day, based on a seven-day rolling average. Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. Dr. Allison Arwady, commissioner of the Chicago Department of Public Health, holds a face mask while speaking on Feb. 22, 2022. Lightfoots announcement was widely expected. 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.. 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. While Chicago lifted its mask mandate Monday, is the proof of COVID-19 vaccination requirement removed now, as well? Additionally, proof of vaccination is requiredat indoor restaurants, entertainment venues, gyms and other indoor facilities throughout the city. We would not have been in a position even a few weeks ago to be making this kind of announcement today.. Testing in Chicago is up 17 percent from a week ago. 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. 1616 E Wooster #15 Of course.. 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. 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. 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. The trattoria has everything to do with Chicago history, Chu writes, weaving the co-owners legacies into vivid descriptions of impeccable linguine vongole, so loaded with briny sweet clams, its as if [co-owner Tony Fiasche] turned up the volume on the family stereo just a touch. Other praiseworthy submissions included a 24-ounce grilled bistecca that rivals not only the citys best steakhouses, but would turn the head of famous Italian butcher Dario Cecchini, and the fagioli, gigante white beans in garlic-tomato pork broth that Chu declares a main character merely masquerading as a side dish.. Masks will continue to be required in health care settings, on public transit, and in other congregate settings. Thats their choice and obviously thats their right, Lightfoot said. On the North Side, business owners aren't satisfied with the still-uncertain plan. 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. Still, the number of cannabis-related calls is a very small percentage of the more than 80,000 the center received last year; of those, the highest percentage were for household cleaners, prescription drugs, cosmetics, and alcohol. And if operators still want to impose mask mandates at their individual restaurants, they can. 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