Governor Pritzker announced a pathway for the State of Illinois to move towards fully reopening. The City of Chicago is currently evaluating the guidance that was released today and will be releasing updated City guidelines early next week. Please be advised that existing regulations remain in place for now in the City of Chicago – please visit Chicago.gov/reopening or see below for the latest details.
COVID-19 Regulations as of March 18, 2021:
Restaurants, Bars and Events
Can operate indoors at lesser of 50% or 50 people per space
Larger establishments that can fit more than 50 people within a room at 50% capacity can use impermeable barriers such as plexiglass in order to divide rooms into multiple spaces. Provided that these spaces are fully divided by impermeable barriers, and that other regulations are followed, establishments may have the lesser of 50% capacity or 50 people within each space.
Food must be available at all times in order to offer indoor service. Bars, taverns or breweries without a food license can operate indoors as long as they ensure that food is always available. This can be done by making menus available and allowing delivery or allowing patrons to order from third-party delivery services.
Table size limited to no more than six people indoors and outdoors
Tables must be spaced so that patrons are six feet away from patrons at other tables
Bar seating allowed with six feet between parties
Patrons must be seated at all times while eating or drinking
Face coverings must be worn at all times, except when seated and actively eating or drinking
Outdoor service includes:
Rooms with retractable roofs
Rooftops
Multi-party structures, such as tents, with at least 50% of walls open
Single-party structures, such as igloos, with proper ventilation
Tables within eight feet of a wall that is at least 50% open
Indoor events allowed at 50% capacity with no more than 50 individuals. Events must follow indoor dining guidelines
Establishments must close for on-site service at 1:00 a.m. They may serve alcohol until that time provided that patrons are fully off-site by 1:00 a.m.
Health and Fitness Centers
50% capacity, with no more than 50 people in any one space
Group classes of 20 or fewer can resume under the 50% capacity restriction, with six feet between patrons
Locker rooms and showers can remain open if strict and frequent cleaning measures are in place
Close ancillary accommodations, including saunas, hot tubs, and steam rooms, where social distancing is not possible
Face coverings must be worn at all times
Indoor Recreation
50% capacity, with no more than 50 people in any one space
Face coverings must be worn at all times
Movie Theaters and Performance Venues
50% capacity, with no more than 50 people in any one space
Face coverings must be worn at all times
Retail Stores
50% capacity
Face coverings must be worn at all times
Alcohol sales from establishments with a Package Goods license must end at 11:00 p.m.
Museums and Zoos
25% capacity
Face coverings must be worn at all times
Personal Services
50% capacity, with no more than 50 people in any one space
Face coverings can be removed only for services that require their removal
Places of Worship
50% capacity, with no more than 50 people in any one space
Face coverings must be worn at all times
Special events capped at no more than 50% capacity or 50 people, while following indoor dining regulations
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