An average of 431 confirmed cases are being reported per day, down 30 percent from a week ago. Its been two years since Illinois legalized recreational marijuana, and since then, cannabis-related calls to the Illinois Poison Center have nearly doubled, the Tribune reports, from 487 in 2019 to 855 in 2021. Columbia University will end its COVID-19 vaccine requirement as the national public health emergency expires this spring. Lightfoot, the first Black woman and first openly gay person to lead the city, won her first term in 2019 after promising to end decades of corruption and backroom dealing at City Hall. Mikerphone also led a fundraising campaign, ultimately raising more than $145,000. All Rights Reserved. (Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune). Thats what the general public wants to see. Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. Its been a tough January and February for restaurant operators, he said. The changes come after weeks of COVID-19 numbers coming down from the Omicron surge. Mayor Lori Lightfoot puts on a face mask while listening as Dr. Allison Arwady speaks to reporters, during a press conference announcing the citys plans to lift its mask and proof-of-vaccine mandates at City Hall, Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2022. Vallas opponents have criticized him as too conservative to lead the Democratic stronghold. Additionally, proof of vaccination is requiredat indoor restaurants, entertainment venues, gyms and other indoor facilities throughout the city. In a memo to students, faculty and staff, University Provost Mary Boyce announced last week that the mandate "will no longer be in effect" starting on May 11, and phase out submitting proofs of vaccination. 1616 E Wooster #15 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. 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 a specific date. The mayor acknowledged that the mask and proof of vaccine mandates have been a challenge to enforce and a challenge to the bottom lines of restaurants. "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. I dont want to put myself at risk. 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. Jason Statham, Hugh Grant and Aubrey Plaza star in an inconsequential serving of empty cinematic calories. Its at 2 percent. school that temporarily suspended the mask rules, Ald. The City of Chicago will be holding informational webinars to provide an overview of the vaccine requirement on Wednesday, December 22 at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, December 29 at 11:00 a.m., and Tuesday, January 4 at 2:00 p.m. To register for a webinar, please visit Chicago.gov/businesseducation. Arwady: Our cases remain in high transmission, but we're getting very close to substantial territory. If we are not able to move on the 28th, I think it would probably be not very long after that.. Hospitalizations were down 29% to a daily average of 27. We will make Chicago the safest city in America, Vallas said. Every dime we make fundsreportingfrom Chicagos neighborhoods. 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. Rita DiPietro, who lives downtown, said she supported Lightfoot in 2019. Its reporting an average of 115 per day. Plus, the Wieners Circle celebrates the Packers loss, and Peanut Park is a taste of Chicago history. Vallas served as an adviser to the Fraternal Order of Police during its negotiations with Lightfoots administration. "Open it up now. Given the progress we are making, I am feeling very optimistic, Arwady said. We would not have been in a position even a few weeks ago to be making this kind of announcement today.. Lightfoot also urged understanding of individual decisions, something that has been in short supply in recent weeks during the raging controversy over masks that has divided the nation. 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. Illinois seven-day test positivity rate, which measures the percentage of tests that were positive, was at 3.8 percent. That is their right. As Lightfoot lifted her mandates, she told residents to respect the wishes of businesses that choose to require masks or proof-of-vaccination. By submitting your email, you agree to our, The freshest news from the local food world, Chicago Restaurant Vaccine Mandate Could Be Lifted By Spring Whatever That Means, Sign up for the "Certainly if the difference is a matter of a few days between where the city is and where the state is recommending, I would expect we would go along with that, but we need to see these metrics be in blue or green," Dr. Arwady said. When the @packers lose to the @49ers tomorrow night, we will be giving away all you can eat fries topped with Wisconsins finest cheddar, to all bar patrons who would like to celebrate. Dr. Allison Arwady, commissioner of the Chicago Department of Public Health, holds a face mask while speaking on Feb. 22, 2022. The risk is down to a point where it is appropriate to lift the mandates, Arwady said. Lightfoot, who tested positive for COVID last month, says she will continue to wear a mask. Heres what we know and what it means for schools, Chicago and the suburbs. Despite the CDC recommendations, local governments, including those in areas of low risk, like most of northern Illinois, have the ability to set their own rules. 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. Gov. In all, 53,187,015 tests have been reported in Illinois. "It riles me. Thats my personal choice, Lightfoot said. 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. "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 . The mask mandate and proof-of-vaccine requirement will also end on Monday in suburban Cook County, officials said. Face masks on the Chicago Riverwalk last year. 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 fire began around 3:30 a.m. Monday in an apartment neighboring the brewery at 2925 W. Montrose Avenue, according to multiple news reports, before rapidly spreading to Twisted Hippo and a nearby gym, both of which were decimated. In those areas, masks are no longer necessary, according to the agency. JB Pritzker . I will be honest with you: We need to hit those metrics to feel confident, Arwady said. The announcement follows Gov. DeFranco is among many restaurant owners feeling left in the dark. "I think next week when we stand up, and we look at where things are, we'll be able to give a more definitive answer. Vallas, a former schools CEO backed by the police union, and Johnson, a Cook . "If it is not the 28th it won't be long after would be my expectation," she explained. 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. The Chicago Transit Authority reminded travelers Saturday that masks are still required on public buses and trains, as well as within the station. Rudina Alihajdaraj, a hostess with Pequods Pizza, inspects a COVID-19 vaccination card on Monday, Jan. 3, 2022, the first day that proof of vaccination mandate is required to eat inside at Chicago restaurants. Some have been forced to close, while others have had to make major adjustments. Mask mandates already have been removed in more than 150 school districts around the state after a judge blocked Gov. 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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. Johnson on Tuesday night noted the improbability that he would make the runoff, considering his low name recognition at the start of the race. Its had a total of 553,812 confirmed cases. 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. U.S. Rep. Jesus Chuy Garcia was the only Latino in the race. 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. This guy actually has a plan. COVID Illinois: City of Chicago vaccine mandate, face mask requirements may not end Feb. 28, date Gov. A post shared by Chicago Gourmet (@chicago_gourmet). 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. Lightfoot resisted proof-of-vaccine mandates until Jan. 3, long after other cities such as New York had implemented similar policies. Columbia University Provost Mary Boyce announced last week that the COVID-19 vaccine mandate "will no longer be in effect" starting on May 11, in a memo to students, faculty and staff. Even by the mayors own standards for lifting mitigations, Chicago now passes the test with flying colors. Lightfoot in August had announced a vaccine . "We're still going to do that because we want to protect ourselves and the public," said Vicky Smith, owner of Charbella Salon. The Chicago Board of Education is poised to vote on a resolution at Wednesdays monthly board meeting that would ratify district COVID-19 safety measures including universal masking of students and staff; testing for unvaccinated employees; and directing those who test positive or have been exposed to the virus to temporarily stay home. 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. ### City data shows more than 1.8 million Chicagoans or 68.2 percent of all residents are fully vaccinated, and 76.1 percent of all Chicagoans have gotten at least one shot. 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. 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. But opponents blamed Lightfoot for an increase in crime that occured in cities across the U.S. during the pandemic and criticized her as being a divisive, overly contentious leader. Clickhereto support Block Clubwith atax-deductible donation. He thanked the unions that supported him and gave a special shout-out to his wife, telling the crowd, Chicago, a Black woman will still be in charge.. Please enter a valid email and try again. When defining vaccination, the city and county are following the lead of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: two weeks past a second shot of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines, or two. This article contains new, firsthand information uncovered by its reporter(s). Still, a lawsuit by CPS parents in Mount Greenwood against the mandate could impact the situation going forward. But there are less than two weeks to go before Feb. 28 and Chicagos only hit one of its goals so far. Block Club Chicagos coronavirus coverage is free for all readers. Metra also issued an alert to riders Monday morning. But Chicago Public Schools is a notable exception and will continue to require masking. 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. 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 nations third-largest city. And if operators still want to impose mask mandates at their individual restaurants, they can. Speaking to supporters Tuesday night, Lightfoot called being Chicagos mayor the honor of a lifetime.. 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. J.B. Pritzkers announcement earlier this month that he will lift his mask requirement for most indoor public places at the end of February should the states most recent and largest COVID-19 surge continue to subside. In all cases, thieves sought to take cash out of registers or tip jars. Scott Weiner, partner 19 Chicago restaurants including West Town Bakery, said removing the mask mandate could be a major step toward normalcy. 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. Indicates that a Newsmaker/Newsmakers was/were physically present to report the article from some/all of the location(s) it concerns. 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. Lightfoots announcement was widely expected. Face masks on the Chicago Riverwalk last year. Carlos Ramirez-Rosa and other City Council members. Mayor Lori Lightfoot announces Feb. 22, 2022, that the city will be ending its indoor mask requirement in most locations on Feb. 28. 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. The health commissioner expects the city to hit its goal for non-ICU hospital beds just a little behind that.. That brings the total number of confirmed cases in Illinois up to 3,004,664. Illinois Restaurant Association President Sam Toia welcomed the mayors decision to lift the mandates, keeping to the same statewide date set by Pritzker. The move comes amid improving COVID-19 metrics. 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. City to Remove Mask and Vaccine Requirements for Certain Public Settings on February 28 in Response to Continued Improvement in COVID-19 Metrics February 22, 2022 Rapid decrease in key metrics allow for easing of mitigation measures Mayor's Press Office [email protected] But if we're talking about a week difference, for example, we might extend it. The COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective, and are an important tool for ending the global pandemic. 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. What to Know About the Cook County Commissioner After Advancing to the Runoff Election. 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. But if the city gets to a position where itd be on pace to lift its mandates just a few days after the state ends its mask mandate, Chicago will cut short the two-week wait and end its own mask mandate and vaccine card requirement early, Arwady said. And we must respect it, Lightfoot said. Johnson has avoided the word defund during the race, and his campaign says he does not want to cut the number of police officers. The candidates all talk about what theyd like to do, she said. Please be kind and considerate of your fellow Chicagoans and the decisions we all continue to make to protect themselves and those around them.. 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. While Chicago lifted its mask mandate Monday, is the proof of COVID-19 vaccination requirement removed now, as well? Every dime we make fundsreportingfrom Chicagos neighborhoods. 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. The move to lift the mandates comes after the bottom dropped out on the Omicron surge. "Their regulations are making it harder . 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, at the end of the month, reflecting a renewed hope for normalcy in the city as COVID-19 cases continue dropping from alarming highs. 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. It's unclear when face mask and COVID vaccine requirements will be lifted in the city. J.B. Pritzkers school mask requirement. Chicago has had 270 confirmed cases reported since Monday. Dr. Allison Arwady, commissioner of the Chicago Department of Public Health, holds a face mask while speaking on Feb. 22, 2022. She has encouraged residents to get vaccinated and warned about possible restrictions if the city sees spikes. J.B. Pritzker's previously announced plans to end the Illinois mask mandate on the same date. There are clear contrasts between Vallas and Johnson. Illinois, Cook County and Chicago mask mandates and other COVID regulations before restrictions will be widely lifted Monday. As Illinois aims to lift its mask mandate by Feb. 28, Lori Lightfoot said the city is not there yet in regard to eliminating mask and vaccine card requirements, 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, Election Results: See How All 50 Wards Voted in Chicago's Aldermanic Elections, Who Did Your Ward Vote For? In September, for instance, she dismissed a proposal for such a mandate from Ald. JB Pritzker said last week 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. Everyone 5 and older is eligible to get vaccinated in Chicago. Hospitalizations are down 75% from their high. 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