LPCC BUSINESS NEWS
CORONAVIRUS RESPONSE UPDATE

Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot along with CDPH Commissioner Allison Arwady, M.D., and BACP Commissioner Rosa Escareño announced a full expansion of the Vaccine Exemption when Chicago enters the Bridge Phase of reopening on Friday, May 14, allowing businesses to expand capacity for vaccinated patrons.
In addition to the increased capacity that comes with the Chicago Bridge Phase, businesses will have the option of not counting fully vaccinated individuals towards COVID-19 capacity limits for all industries.
SELECT CHICAGO BRIDGE PHASE GUIDELINES
Restaurants & Bars
  • 75% Capacity with at least 6 ft. between parties; table size < 10
  • Seating at bars/counters limited to 6 per party indoors and outdoors
  • Standing areas limited to 25% capacity
Health & Fitness
  • 60% Capacity; group fitness classes limited to 50 indoors or 100 outdoors
Offices & Residential Buildings
  • 60% Capacity
Outdoor Festivals
  • 30 people per 1,000 sq. ft.
Flea and Farmers Markets
  • Indoors: 15 people per 1,000 sq. ft.
  • Outdoors: 30 people per 1,000 sq. ft.
Social events (e.g., weddings potlucks, &
other community events)
  • Indoors: Up to 250 people
  • Outdoors: Up to 500 people
Seated spectator events (e.g., sports, theaters, concerts) (ticketed and seated)
  • 60% Capacity
Personal Care
  • 60% Capacity
Retail
  • 60% Capacity
Places of Worship
  • Indoor venues: 60% Capacity
  • Outdoor venues: Maintain at least 6 ft. between parties
Recreation
  • Indoors: 50% capacity with no more than 100 people
  • Outdoors: groups limited to 100; multiple groups allowed
Museums
  • 60% Capacity
Zoos
  • 60% Capacity
Higher Education
  • Limit classrooms, cafeterias, and other common spaces capacity to 60% occupancy