Dear River Forest residents,
Consistent with past announcements, Governor Pritzker and the Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) have lifted the indoor mask requirement today, Monday, February 28, 2022. The updated mandate also makes changes to proof of vaccination requirements. To view the complete press releases, please visit the CCDPH and State of Illinois. River Forest is under the jurisdiction of the Cook County Department of Public Health and will be subject to these reduced measures.
Per the CCDPH, the changes include the following:
- Masks will no longer be required in all indoor public places for the general public.
- Masks will continue to be required in those settings as required by federal or State Order or CDC guidelines (healthcare settings, public transportation and transportation hubs, congregate care settings).
- In the settings covered by Order 2021-11 (those where food or drink are served for on-premises consumption and health and fitness centers):
- Proof of vaccination for patrons in businesses that are covered by the order will no longer be required.
- Proof of vaccination or weekly testing for employees covered by the Order will no longer be required.
Sincerely,