This morning, Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot, the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) and the Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) announced today a re-tightening of COVID-19 restrictions for bars, restaurants, gyms and personal services as a precautionary move in response to a recent increase in community cases of the virus.  Throughout the pandemic, data has guided every move made by the City, and recent uptick in cases as well as surging COFID-19 activity in other states around the country is cause for concern and motivated this move to dial back reopening in certain high-risk environments.

The reinstatement of certain restrictions will go into effect Friday, July 24 at 12:01am, in order to allow businesses time to prepare.  Restrictions will include:

• Bars, taverns, breweries and other establishments that serve alcohol for on-site consumption without a Retail Food license will no longer be able to serve customers indoors.
• Restaurants that serve alcohol will be allowed to continue to operate as long as they abide by ongoing COVID-10 guidance and existing regulations.
• Establishments without food may still provide outdoor service as they did under phase three.
• Maximum party size and table occupancy at restaurants, bars, taverns and breweries will be reduced to six people.
• Indoor fitness class size will be reduced to a maximum of 10 people.
• Personal services requiring the removal of face coverings will no longer be permitted (shaves, facials, etc.).
• Residential property managers will be asked to limit guest entry to five per unit to avoid indoor gatherings and parties.

Please see industry-specific guidance at the city's website, chicago.gov/reopening

To prepare all business owners for the new guidance, the Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection will be hosting a series of webinars this week.

Overview of New Guidelines For Chicago Businesses
Tuesday, 7/21 at 2:00 pm Webinar

Register for the Tuesday, 7/21 at 2pm Webinar

Overview of New Guidelines for Restaurants and Bars
Tuesday, 7/21 at 4:00 pm Webinar

Register for the Tuesday, 7/21 at 4pm Webinar

Overview of New Guidelines for Health and Fitness Centers
Wednesday, 7/22 at 10:00 am Webinar

Register for the Wednesday, 7/22 at 10am Webinar

Overview of New Guidelines for Personal Services
Thursday, 7/23 at 10:00 am Webinar

Register for the Thursday, 7/23 at 10am Webinar

 

 

We're available and invested in your success. For further questions or individualized assistance, please email Jerry Mandujano, Neighborhood Services Director, at  [email protected]

 

 

Thank you!