Illinois Coronavirus Updates: FEMA Gives $43M for Vaccinations, How CPS' Reopening Plan Compares
Chicago Won't Increase Indoor Dining Capacity When State Eases COVID Restrictions The city of Chicago won't permit bars and restaurants to increase indoor dining capacity even though Illinois health officials are expected to ease restrictions in the city as a result of progress in the fight against COVID-19, city officials announced Friday. Chicago, which is designated as Region 11 by the Illinois Department of Public Health, remained at Tier 1 Friday, the highest level of restrictions that allows indoor dining. Under Tier 1 mitigations, indoor service is limited to lesser of 25% or 25 perso...