Speaking to supporters Tuesday night, Lightfoot called being Chicagos mayor the honor of a lifetime.. A man in his 60s was taken to Swedish Hospital in serious condition due to smoke inhalation, the Trib reports, but no other injuries were reported. Arwady: Our cases remain in high transmission, but we're getting very close to substantial territory. U.S. Rep. Jesus Chuy Garcia was the only Latino in the race. He knows how hes going to do it.. " Something went wrong. We've got to hit the data points," Arwady said. 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. Plus, the Wieners Circle celebrates the Packers loss, and Peanut Park is a taste of Chicago history. Jupiter served Gullah red rice fritters, a seared pork chop with creamy millet, an okra salad, and, for dessert, a meringue made from whipping the liquid in a can of black-eyed peas and mixing it with fried ham hocks, sorghum molasses, frozen peaches and pralines. Lea este artculo en espaol en La Voz Chicago. "It's been a tough environment, we've all had to learn on our feet," said Phillip Walters, B. Hospitality Co. "As we lift the mask mandates, we hope people will feel more safe and start to come out again," said Steven Hartenstein, Stefani Restaurant Group. Chicagoans will no longer be required to wear masks or show proof of vaccination in most indoor spaces, though individual bars and restaurants could still impose their own requirements, just as they did before the citywide vax mandate began on January 3. 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. Thats down from 2% a week ago. That would mean Chicago could shortly have three out of four goals ticked off and would just need to wait two weeks to lift its mandates, under its own rules. Currently the test positivity is in the lower transmission range, with ICU availability and hospital availability possibly moving into the lower transmission category soon, Dr. Arwady said. Dr. Allison Arwady, commissioner of the Chicago Department of Public Health, holds a face mask while speaking on Feb. 22, 2022. 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.. Police have not yet made any arrests. Oops. Well, if you didnt know, now you know, Johnson said. 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. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast). The fires origins remain in question Fire Department investigators say it likely began in a gangway between Twisted Hippo and the apartments and officials are probing the 72 pending court cases associated with landlord Gary Carlson. The head of the Chicago Department of Public Health, Dr. Allison Arwady, said that in a gathering of 50 people, there is now a 1-in-5 chance that someone in that group has COVID-19, versus a 1-in-2 chance a week ago. Some have been forced to close, while others have had to make major adjustments. The home popcorn will be available in select Walmart stores on March 11, the day before the 95th Academy Awards. The stakes of the appeals court proceedings has been heightened recently as other states and some health providers ramped up pressure on federal officials to end a national COVID-19 vaccine mandate for medical workers. Mask mandates are being lifted across Illinois, including in Chicago . "We are now seeing the fastest rate of decline in our COVID-19 hospitalization metrics since the pandemic began," Pritzker said. Lightfoot, Johnson and five other candidates are Black, though Lightfoot argued she was the only Black candidate who could win. 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,. "We're still going to do that because we want to protect ourselves and the public," said Vicky Smith, owner of Charbella Salon. But it's only hit one so far and the state's masking end date is creeping up. Block Club Chicago is a nonprofit news organization dedicated to delivering reliable, nonpartisan and essential coverage of Chicagos diverse neighborhoods. Here are key takeaways from the night. OAN Sophia Flores. COVID Illinois: City of Chicago vaccine mandate, face mask requirements may not end Feb. 28, date Gov. As a news piece, this article cites verifiable, third-party sources which have all been thoroughly fact-checked and deemed credible by the Newsroom. Thanks for subscribing to Block Club Chicago, an independent, 501(c)(3), journalist-run newsroom. 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. "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. 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. Metra also issued an alert to riders Monday morning. The omicron variant arrived instead. 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. Particularly in a restaurant setting, where I have no idea now whether the people sitting around me are vaccinated, Ill be wearing a mask, Lightfoot said. The former teacher and union organizer has argued that the answer to addressing crime is not more money for police but more investment in mental health care, education, jobs and affordable housing, and he was accused by rivals such as Lightfoot of wanting to defund the police. Please enter a valid email and try again. Associated Press writers Claire Savage and Teresa Crawford in Chicago contributed to this report. Its reporting an average of 431 per day. Johnson received about $1 million from the Chicago Teachers Union for his campaign and had support from several other progressive organizations, including United Working Families. COVID-19 lab-confirmed cases (now 283 cases per day in Chicago) remain just above the historic lower risk range but this is offset by the much higher testing and very low-test positivity. 1 ranking for business relocations, expansion, AMC movie theater popcorn coming to Walmart in new at-home snack line, Wild Things 2023 Conference: Glorious gamut from poaching in forest preserves to queer ecology. As of Monday, Chicagoans will no longer be required to show proof of. Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. Additionally, proof of vaccination is requiredat indoor restaurants, entertainment venues, gyms and other indoor facilities throughout the city. 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. As Illinois aims to lift its mask mandate by Feb. 28, Chicago city officials assert the city's proof-of-vaccination and mask requirements could end soon, but have stopped short of providing. But if we're talking about a week difference, for example, we might extend it. Allens company sued McDonalds in May 2021 , alleging that the chain almost exclusively spends ad dollars with white-owned television stations, thus discriminating against Black-owned networks like his own. Chicago 's mask and vaccination requirements will end on Monday, February 28, the same day the state mask mandate is lifted, Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced yesterday. Everyone 5 and older is eligible to get vaccinated in Chicago. Even by the mayors own standards for lifting mitigations, Chicago now passes the test with flying colors. The requirement forced restaurants and bars already struggling with a shortage of staff to reassign some workers to check vaccination cards and IDs or ask beleaguered wait staff to do it. At the moment, the latest COVID-19 surge seems to have peaked in Chicago. Something went wrong. Johnson has avoided the word defund during the race, and his campaign says he does not want to cut the number of police officers. Gov. "If we are not able to move on the 28th, I think it would probably be not very long after that. 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. This is a meaningful step that will increase consumer confidence and keep our restaurants on a steady path to recovery.. As the City transitions its mitigation measures to remove the mask requirement, many Chicagoans will continue to wear masks in public spaces for a variety of reasons, even if they are vaccinated. SAG-AFTRA president and The Nanny actress Fran Drescher urged Hollywood to end its vaccine mandates in her opening remarks at the 2023 Screen Actors Guild Awards ceremony on Sunday (Feb. 26 . Plus, local breweries raise thousands of dollars for Twisted Hippo after a devastating fire in Albany Park. Clickhereto support Block Clubwith atax-deductible donation. Could happen as soon as today.Test positivity is in lower transmission.Hospital beds in yellow (substantial), heading toward blue (lower). pic.twitter.com/kGG0dgPvn1, Chicago has met the goal for its positivity rate, and it could meet the goal for ICU beds within a day or two, Arwady said. Were gonna see where we are next week and make a decision sort of either way there, Arwady said. "It riles me. In June, Skeleton Key saw extensive damage after it was hit by a tornado. (Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune). 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. As cases rose in October 2020, for instance, she regularly warned about tighter restrictions being forthcoming then criticized Pritzker for again shutting down indoor dining. "The Nanny" star Fran Drescher who is the current Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) president, alluded to the end of vaccine mandates in . Lightfoot was asked Tuesday whether the declaration of independence from masks and proof-of-vaccine mandates marks an end to a pandemic that has dragged on for two years. Face masks on the Chicago Riverwalk last year. In September, for instance, she dismissed a proposal for such a mandate from Ald. Columbia University will end its COVID-19 vaccine requirement as the national public health emergency expires this spring. Since Monday, 103,189 tests were reported statewide. 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. 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. We will have a safe Chicago. The vaccination requirement that went into effect at Chicago bars and restaurants on January 3 and has caused controversy in some communities since then will be lifted as soon as the city's. Masks will continue to be required in health care settings, on public transit, and in other congregate settings. Chicago officials announced they'll also lift the city's . There are clear contrasts between Vallas and Johnson. 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. The other candidates were businessman Willie Wilson, Chicago City Council members Sophia King and Roderick Sawyer, activist JaMal Green and state Rep. Kambium Kam Buckner. 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. All rights reserved. That brings the total number of confirmed cases in Illinois up to 3,004,664. In all, 53,187,015 tests have been reported in Illinois. Oct. 8, 2021, 4:30 p.m. CT . Gov. He has called for adding hundreds of police officers to patrol the city, saying crime is out of control and morale among officers sunk to a new low during Lightfoots tenure. Eleven Chicago aldermen signed a letter callingon the city to lift all mandates by this weekend, in time for the Super Bowl and Valentine's Day. Chicago is currently at high, the top of the scale. Chicago business owners frustrated; city's restrictions may not lift with Illinois mask mandate end COVID Illinois: City of Chicago vaccine mandate, face mask requirements may not end. Mayor Lori Lightfoot announces Feb. 22, 2022, that the city will be ending its indoor mask requirement in most locations on Feb. 28. But in a 2020 radio interview, Johnson said defunding is not just a slogan but an actual real political goal, and he sponsored a nonbinding resolution on the county board to redirect money from policing and jails to social services. Proof of vaccination would no longer be required for patrons of restaurants, bars and gyms, along with the indoor mask mandates applying to those spaces in the city. COVID-19 vaccinations are free and do not require insurance. The ruling is the latest chapter in McDonalds long legal saga regarding claims of racial discrimination. 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. "Open it up now. But rather than risk yet another confrontation with the Chicago Teachers Union and with vaccination rates varying dramatically between school communities Lightfoot and CPS CEO Pedro Martinez said they will abide by the agreement struck with CTU that ended a dispute that canceled classes for five days last month. She is the first elected Chicago mayor to lose a reelection bid since 1983, when Jane Byrne, the citys first female mayor, lost her Democratic primary. She joined LX News to talk about mask restrictions and what loosening them could mean for the nation. 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. Illinois, Cook County and Chicago mask mandates and other COVID regulations before restrictions will be widely lifted Monday. JB Pritzker . The candidates all talk about what theyd like to do, she said. But the city could also opt to end its mandates early to line up with the state and avoid confusion for residents, Arwady said. CHICAGO The city's mask and vaccine card mandates will end Monday. Throughout the pandemic, Lightfoot has walked a fine line between tough measures and keeping the city open. READ MORE: Pritzker to lift Illinois mask mandate for some. Johnson on Tuesday night noted the improbability that he would make the runoff, considering his low name recognition at the start of the race. A federal judge last week denied a request from Chicago-based fast food giant McDonalds to toss out a discrimination lawsuit brought by Byron Allen, the high-profile businessman and media mogul behind the Weather Channel, according to Crains. Hospitalizations were down 29% to a daily average of 27. 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. The vaccination requirement that went into effect at Chicago bars and restaurants on January 3 and has caused controversy in some communities since then will be lifted as soon as the citys COVID-19 spread decreases substantially, possibly by spring, Dr. Allison Arwady, the citys public health commissioner, said at a question-and-answer session last week. The pandemic also may shape elections for mayor in other cities this year, such as Philadelphia and Houston, where incumbents cannot run again due to term limits. Race also was a factor as candidates courted votes in the highly segregated city, which is closely divided in population among Black, Hispanic and white residents. But she also has made a point of emphasizing her desire to keep the city as open as possible. Since Monday, 53 Illinoisans were reported dead from COVID-19. 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. Undaunted, the chain plans to refile this month. I want to thank Chicagoans and in particular, our business community for adhering to these measures and helping us pass through this difficult time while keeping restaurants and other businesses open.. sent-trib.com We really dont know.. (Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune). Asked if she was treated unfairly because of her race and gender, Lightfoot said: Im a black woman in America. 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. 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? The Warsaw Inn, the 50-year-old Polish culinary landmark, may live on after outpouring of support led owner Angie Golom to reconsider closing the restaurant at 2180 Glenwood-Dyer Road in suburban Lynwood, according to the Tribune. But its also a sign of the turmoil in U.S. cities following the COVID-19 pandemic, with its economic fallout and spikes in violent crime in many places. JB Pritzker said he anticipates the state's indoor mask mandate for venues that are not schools, hospitals, and public transit will lift on Feb. 28 as COVID hospitalizations continue to drop. Thats what the general public wants to see. Phone: 419-352-4611 Learn more atLearn more at Chicago.gov/COVIDVax. Chicago workers can pay for tests instead of getting COVID-19 vaccine until the end of the year By Claudia Morell. 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.. 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. If the federal measure ends, the legal battle over New York's state mandate will determine if the shots are required of health . ICU beds: Chicago must have an average of 99 or fewer ICU beds occupied by COVID-19 patients per day. Lightfoot blasted him for welcoming support from the police unions controversial leader, who defended the Jan. 6 insurrectionists at the Capitol and equated Lightfoots vaccine mandate for city workers to the Holocaust. The National Weather Service is tracking a storm that could bring a decent accumulation of snow. It frustrates me. 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.. Its had a total of 553,812 confirmed cases. The move comes amid improving COVID-19 metrics. 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. Carlos Ramirez-Rosa and other City Council members. Arwady does expect a slight increase in cases after the mandates lift, but she thinks the city should be able to handle it. Lightfoot, who tested positive for COVID last month, says she will continue to wear a mask. This guy actually has a plan. Subscribe to Block Club Chicago,an independent, 501(c)(3), journalist-run newsroom. It was at 4.1 percent Monday. More information will be announced next week, Arwady said. In all cases, thieves sought to take cash out of registers or tip jars. Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced the city will end its mask mandate at the end of February, in line with the statewide date. The Illinois-Wisconsin sports rivalry is sufficiently acrimonious that a Packers loss is still reason for celebration, even if the Bears arent playing. This includes directly interviewing sources and research / analysis of primary source documents. Chicagos positivity rate was at 2 percent, down from 3.3 percent a week ago. Lightfoot resisted proof-of-vaccine mandates until Jan. 3, long after other cities such as New York had implemented similar policies. Suburban Cook County. What to Know About the Cook County Commissioner After Advancing to the Runoff Election. 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The Chicago Transit Authority reminded travelers Saturday that masks are still required on public buses and trains, as well as within the station. Copyright 2023 WLS-TV. Some said by the end of the month isn't soon enough. 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 . Masks will still be required on public transportation, in healthcare settings, and in certain school districts, including the Chicago Public Schools. Chicago has had 270 confirmed cases reported since Monday. When you get a party of five or six that comes in, three or four might have the vaccine and a couple dont. Many school districts around the state have already gone mask-optional following recent court rulings school that temporarily suspended the mask rules for children whose families sued. At the United Center, all attendees includingChicago BullsandBlackhawksfans will be required to presentproof of vaccination or a negative COVID test to gain access to the venue. I will be honest with you: We need to hit those metrics to feel confident, Arwady said. But COVID numbers in the city are plunging; daily cases have fallen 95% from their peak in late December. 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. 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. A formal announcement regarding changes to the mask and vaccine proof requirements will be made next week, the health official stated. The end of the. And many business owners are getting frustrated with the city, especially those in the restaurant industry, which has been hit hard by the pandemic. City of Chicago employees must, as a condition of employment, be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 effective October 15, 2021. But Chicago Public Schools is a notable exception and will continue to require masking. Scott Weiner, partner 19 Chicago restaurants including West Town Bakery, said removing the mask mandate could be a major step toward normalcy. The COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective, and are an important tool for ending the global pandemic. The metrics include test positivity, hospital beds occupied by COVID patients, ICU beds occupied by COVID patients and daily COVID cases. Lightfoot in August had announced a vaccine . newsletter, Fulton Market Meets California Wine Country For Lettuce Entertain Yous Latest, Oakville Grill & Cellar will feature 750 different wines, Boka Goes Family-Friendly Inside Lakeviews Former Speakeasy and Brothel, GGs Chicken Shop and Itoko give the Southport Corridor casual options inside a storied 120-year-old building, This Historic Chicago Sausage Stand Made the Maxwell Street Polish a Local Icon, Jims Original has served the city for more than eight decades, Sign up for the City officials later said, however, that they would consider going forward with dropping the mandate even if they hadnt hit those totals to avoid confusion for residents. It's unclear when face mask and COVID vaccine requirements will be lifted in the city. SAG-AFTRA president Fran Drescher, speaking during Sunday's SAG Awards, called on Hollywood to flex its economic muscles to democratize states where civil and human rights are under attack. "At this point in time, the status of the COVID-19 pandemic . Suburban Cook County will follow suit, the Tribune reports. Previously, the United Center had required proof of vaccination (and did not accept a negative test) for entry, and required all event-goers to wear masks. The risk is down to a point where it is appropriate to lift the mandates, Arwady said. See How All 50 Wards Voted in the 2023 Chicago Mayoral Election, All Eyes On a Strong' System That Could Hit Chicago Area Friday, But Much Uncertainty Remains, Who is Brandon Johnson? 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. We will make Chicago the safest city in America, Vallas said. Its reporting an average of 376 per day. "We don't need to wait and miss two major economic opportunities for our city just because we want to be on pace with the state," said 15th Ward Alderman Ray Lopez. 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