The announcement comes two weeks after indoor dining capacities were expanded to 40%, as COVID-19 numbers in the city continue to drop. Apply here. The new state-mandated regulations are as follows: The change in Tier placement follows progress to 20% capacity for medical/surgical beds throughout the city. Signage will be placed throughout Wrigley Field to remind fans of key measures they must take, including: stay home if your are sick, maintain social distance and everyone over 2 years old must wear a mask. In addition, it is illegal to purchase any daily parking permit from anyone other than City Clerk or an authorized agent of the Clerk. The Mayor's Office announced yesterday that new COVID-19 mitigations for bars, restaurants and nonessential businesses will include a return to an 11 p.m. curfew. Yesterday Mayor Lightfoot announced Chicago's Phase 4 reopening guidelines would progress beginning Thursday, October 1, at 5 a.m. OEMC advises Chicagoans to be aware of weather conditions and to follow instructions and heed all warnings from public safety officials.

Sign up for NotifyChicago alerts at NotifyChicago.org CHILAKE: For lakefront notices, TEXT CHILAKE to 7-8-0-1-5 CHIBIZ: For alerts affecting businesses, TEXT CHIBIZ to 6-7-2-8-3 COVID: Get COVID-19 updates by TEXTING COVID19 to 6-7-2-8-3. Today, the Chicago Transit Authority released a new tool to help users find less crowded times to take the route of their choosing. Proof of residency will be required. If You See Something, Say Something is a national anti-terrorism public awareness campaign that emphasizes the importance of reporting suspicious activity to law enforcement authorities. Struggling service industry employees are encouraged to apply for relief through Texas-based non-profit Southern Smoke Foundation's Chicago Restaurant Workers Relief Fund. Traffic Control Aides (TCAs) will be on hand at select events citywide to direct flow and impacts from increased traffic. OEMC provides citizens of Chicago with prompt and reliable 911 service, An official website of the City of Chicago, Permit for Business ID and Advertising Signs, Vital Records from the Cook County Clerk's Office, AIC (Annual Inspection Certification) Inspections, Economic Disclosure, Affidavit, Online EDS, City Council Office of Financial Analysis, TASTE OF CHICAGO Returns to Grant Park July 810. Previously, Chicago had planned to open eligibility to all adults by May 31. Chicago State University will be overseen by the Chicago Department of Public Health, with CORE (Community Organized Relief Effort) operating the site and vaccine administered by Howard Brown Health. The fund was made possible through a $4 million donation last year and is available to workers throughout Cook County. On Monday, March 29, Chicago moves to phase 1c of vaccine distribution. Three winning solutions will receive a $5,000 cash prize and their ideas will be eligible for potential funding. Both stadiums will be limited to 20% capacities (8,274 people at Wrigley and 8,122 at Guaranteed Rate). The City of Chicago's rules break down into two categories: In addition, all restaurants must have a written plan for inclement weather and train staff in order to avoid injuries during storms or snow. Indoor dining will return when the city is able to reach Tier 1 mitigations. From South: Clark St. (west side of the 3300 block) , south of Roscoe St., facing southbound. Update: Both sites are now open. apply for emergency relief and an employment program here, announced new COVID-19 mitigations would be implemented, a new round of expedited Business Interruption Grants. Check out Block Club Chicago for a map of early voting and mail-in ballot dropoff locations. However, bars must partner with a food provider (such as a food truck) to ensure food is available to patrons at all times. Following distribution to healthcare workers, the next residents to receive the vaccine will be "residents and staff at long-term care facilities, workers in essential and critical industries including emergency services personnel, people at high risk for severe COVID-19 illness due to underlying medical conditions, and people ages 65 years and older.". Parking is available at the remote lot, located at 3900 N. Rockwell, with a free shuttle to the concerts.The remote lot will be open 3 hours prior to each concert. Winter Design Challenge have been announced. Governor Pritzker also announced a new round of expedited Business Interruption Grants for bars, restaurants and other businesses affected by the mitigations. In an effort to minimize the impact of traffic in the community around Wrigley Field, the 44thWard, the Chicago Police Department, OEMC and the Chicago Department of Transportation have established the following pickup/outbound regulations for Taxis, limousines, and car services for the concerts: Ride Share Drop off/Pick up designations are located at: From North: Irving Park Rd. The city reminds the public to be aware of their surroundings and to report suspicious activity. Watch the entire press conference below. A complete list of eligible documents is available at Chicago.gov/COVIDVax. Services are recommended to be kept to 15 minutes or less. In order to be placed in Tier 1 the following requirements must be met in Chicago: OnFriday, Governor Pritzker reduced Illinois' North, North-Eastern and Southern regions COVID-19 mitigations from Tier 3 to Tier 2. Priority access to appointments will be given to Illinoisians 65 and older with the remaining appointments open to anyone else who currently meets state categories. We are working closely with our partners at the federal and local level to determine how this impacts the citys vaccine operations. (Jose M. Osorio / Chicago Tribune), Signage for social distancing and other safety measures will be in many places around Wrigley Field. Customers must also be seated when drinking or ordersthey cannot walk up to the bar to order. Attendees may be subjected to additional screenings such as magnetometer wanding and/or physical pat down. Last week Eater Chicago reported that, despite the $4 million in funds available, only around $400,000 has been claimed. (Jose M. Osorio / Chicago Tribune), Fans will scan their own tickets at no-touch pedestals at the entrance of Wrigley Field. More Chicago residents than ever are expected to participate in early voting and voting by mail due to COVID-19 precautions. The most controversial topic of Governor Pritzker's new COVID-19 mitigations plan is that indoor dining will not resume in regions until they reach Tier 1. A total of $10 million will be distributed to local businesses through the new grant program. Watch the entire address from Dr. Awardy below: Following a decrease in COVID-19 case numbers and hospital patients, the State of Illinois has moved the Chicago regions to Tier 2 mitigations. So far, 20,000 hospital workers have received the vaccine and, in a news conference on Monday, Dr. Alison Arwady announced plans to expand the distribution to outpatient care providers and people living in nursing homes this week. Countless Chicagoans have done an outstanding job in being responsible and following public health guidance, but now we all must double-down on our commitment to our health and the health of our city in order to bend the curve and shape our future back to where it needs to be.. If you notice something suspicious, notify onsite security or call 9-1-1. For additional information on emergency preparedness information, visit the OEMC website at Chicago.gov/OEMC. Companies have 2 hours to remedy any parking issues, after 2 hours, the city staff from Streets and Sanitation Department may remove thescooteras deemed fit. Taste of Chicago Street ClosuresThe following street closures will remain in effect through Monday, July 11 at 4 pm. Columbus is closed between Monroe and Balbo. The maximum group size for health and fitness classes and after-school programs has been increased from 10 to 15 people. Furloughed restaurant and bar employees can apply for emergency relief and an employment program here. This weekend, the City of Chicago will have citywide deployments to ensure the safety and security of the public. Both sites will be appointment only and will be restricted to Chicagoans falling under phase 1a, 1b or 1c. Prohibited items will be confiscated and discarded. Gallagher Way will host a pre-concert band beginning at approximately 4pm. Weather and Public Safety: OEMC will monitor events through a collaboration with public safety partners. Vaccines protect you and the people around you, reducing the spread of COVID-19. In an effort to keep people outside and keep the virus from spreading further, city officials have lifted restrictions on outdoor gatherings. Beginning Friday, October 23, at 6 a.m., nonessential businesses in the city of Chicago like bars will face new restrictions in response to the city's rapidly rising number of active COVID-19 cases. Bags or wallets cannot be larger than 9-inches by 5-inches. While there are no known threats to Chicago, we continue to maintain situational awareness of activity and are prepared to respond as needed to any incident affecting public safety.. After five months, The Logan Theatre is also reopening for business at long last. While incredibly rare, anyone who has received the J&J vaccine who develops severe headache, abdominal pain, leg pain, or shortness of breath within three weeks after their vaccination should contact their health provider. The OEMC will monitor weekend events and weather conditions citywide from the Operations Center and will coordinate public safety resources with critical stakeholders as needed. Chicago is the first city to implement the Zocdoc Vaccine Schedulerwhich will list open appointments at city-run vaccination sites as well as other local organizations such as Innovative Express Care, Erie Family Health and others. A timline for widespread availability for the vaccine is still unknown and Chicagoans are still strongly encouraged to stay home and socially distance. Chris Stapleton Concert with special guests, The Highwomen, Mavis Staples and The Dirty Knobs, Clark East Side Only- Waveland to Irving Park, Addison North Side Only- Clark to Southport, Eddy, Newport, Cornelia Both side-Clark to first alley west, Patterson Both Sides- Clark to Racine, Parking Restriction for Concert Setup/Take Down 7/19-7/24, Racine Grace to Green Lot Entrance East Side Only No Parking Anytime, Grace- Racine to Green Lot Entrance- North side only No Parking Anytime, Sheffield 3700-3721- No Parking Both Sides No Parking Anytime, Irving Park Both Sides Clark to Sheffield/Sheridan No Parking Anytime, Tuesday July 19th at 6am through Sunday July 24th at 6PM, Sheffield (Addison to Waveland) Full Street Closure (Except Fire Lane), Waveland (Sheffield to Kenmore) Full Street Closure (Except Fire Lane), Sidewalk Closures: Sheffield (West Side) & Waveland (South Side), What to Expect as Concert Setup/Takedown Takes Place, Lights may be on OVERNIGHT July 19th through July 24th, Sound checks should be anticipated on July 22nd and July 23rd, Chris Stapleton Concert Saturday July 23rd, Gates Open at 4:00pm and the shows begins at 5:30pm and will end no later than 11pm. Appointments can be made here. It is illegal for any person or organization, to offer for sale, expose for sale or acquire for the purpose of sale any residential daily parking permit. Vaccination appointments are still very limited and pending eligibility as the federal government continues to distribute doses throughout the country. The Taste of Chicago returns to Grant Park with an array of eateries showcasing the citys culinary excellence and diversity. Signage on the ground in front of a concession stand at Wrigley Field provides a social distancing reminder and illustrates how lines will be managed. (Tables must still be 6 feet apart.). The Lights at Wrigley Field will be on throughout the week as the Concert Setup/Takedown takes place. However, Chicago remains at Tier 3. Watch the full Q&A session with Dr. Arwady below: On Tuesday, city of Chicago officials announced it would pause administration of the Johnson & Johnson vaccination following CDC and FDA recommendations. Two North Side alderman have issued statements announcing the Chicago lakefront and beaches have reopened to the general public for the first time since being shutdown in March. The Chicago Department of Public Health's Dr. Allison Arwardy reported that 20 percent of city residents 18 and older are fully vaccinated and 40 percent have gotten at least one dose. Federal agencies are investigating very rare reports of a severe type of blood clot with low platelets that occurred in 6 individuals after receiving the J&J vaccine, among nearly 7 million people who have received J&J across the U.S. We are not aware of any local cases. In the meantime, we recommend regularly checking the city of Chicago's Coronavirus Response Center website for all the latest updates and directives. White Sox vs. Tigers Guaranteed RateThursday July 7 and Friday July 8 at 7:10 pm, Saturday July 9 and Sunday, July 10 at 1:10 pm. Entrance gates are located at Columbus Drive & Jackson Drive, Columbus Drive & Ida B. Vaccine qualifications will also expand to essential workers in the following industries: The news is especially big for food service professionals (like restaurant servers) who haven't been able to receive the vaccine until now, despite serving patrons at restaurants currently reopened at 50% capacity. These new guidelines and more are outlined on the Illinois Coronavirus Response website. The full Tier 1 mitigations are as follows: During the latest installment of Chicago Department of Public Health's "Ask Dr. Arwardy" segment, the city's top doctor revealed further plans regarding COVID-19 vaccine distribution throughout the city. As the year winds down, Chicago's COVID-19 vaccine distribution continues to expand.

This includes posting permits for sale on websites or offering permits in conjunction with event tickets. Phase 1 continues this month, allocating vaccine doses to medical professionals, essential workers and residents 65 and older. Chicago State University appointments are open to the following zip codes: 60617, 60619, 60620, 60621, 60628, 60633, 60636, 60643, 60649, 60655, and 60827. Cubs staff members will clean the ballpark frequently, sanitizing seats, counters and more throughout Wrigley Field. Today, Chicago announced a new online toolin partnership with Zocdocthat will streamline residents' ability toschedulean appoint to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. View the current screening calendar here. It's extremely important that when this passes, we all go out and support the venues, restaurants, museums, bars and stores we love so that they recover from the economic impact of this situation as fast as possible. As case rates drop and vaccines continue to roll out, the city is making plans to ease restrictions related to the virus. Any purchases of food or merchandise at Wrigley Field will be done without cash. For complete details, visit BronzevilleSummerNights.com. (Chicago Cubs), To keep fans in the seats separated by safe distance, the Cubs are using "pod-style" seating at Wrigley Field with some seats bound up and closed off. Scooters will be NOT be allowed on the Riverwalk, Lakefront Trail, the 606, or at Navy Pier. As of February 11, indoor service at bars, restaurants and events can expand to the lesser of 25% capacity or 50 people per room. Fans at Wrigley Field will use a mobile app to order concessions instead of ordering from a counter or kiosk. Cost-efficient heating sources and blankets could be added to tables to keep diners warm during their meal.

Visit this website or call 312-746-4835 to schedule an appointment.

Restrooms will have touch-free bathroom fixtures. Instead of paper tickets, fans will use mobile tickets with a bar code.

For a full breakdown of the metrics involved, see our next entry. This call center will be available from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. That comes during Phase 2 at which point vaccine doses will be made available to anyone 16 and older. will be strictly enforced and are subject to Ticket and Tow. (Chicago Cubs), One way for fans to pay for concessions this season at Wrigley Field is the use of touchless scanners and a QR code on their phone. Additionally, the city has taken steps to ensure communities hit hardest by coronavirus are able to get access to vaccines. Vaccination remains critical to protect Chicagoans from COVID-19 and we will share more information as we receive it.". Diaper bags (for people with children) and medical bags are still allowed. Click here for prohibited items and additional security measures. Fans will have to pay with their mobile device. The city has limited its 60% share of appointments at the United Center's new mass vaccination site to residents of five zip codes: 60608, 60619, 60620, 60649 and 60652. Additionally, each ticket will have an assigned gate and entry time to cut down on crowding when entering the ballpark. The city expects to receive more vaccines in subsequent weeks. Additionally, each ticket will have an assigned gate and entry time to cut down on crowding when entering the ballpark. Establishments must still serve food in order to offer indoor service. (Jose M. Osorio / Chicago Tribune), Fans at Wrigley Field will use a mobile app to order concessions instead of ordering from a counter or kiosk.

This recommendation does not affect Pfizer or Moderna vaccine in any way. The Chicago Public Health Department released the following statement: "Vaccine safety is always our top priority. Bars and restaurants can sell alcohol until 1 a.m. and remain open until 1:30 a.m. LGBTQ+ Artists Performing At Lollapalooza! (Chicago Cubs), Signage on the ground in front of a concession stand at Wrigley Field provides a social distancing reminder and illustrates how lines will be managed. To keep fans in the seats separated by safe distance, the Cubs are using "pod-style" seating at Wrigley Field with some seats bound up and closed off. During Chicago Mayor Lightfoot's latest public address on Thursday afternoon, she expressed continued concern for the city's bar and restaurant industry and announced further assistance for businesses and service industry professionals. The site will distribute up to 6,000 doses per day, seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. according to officials. Additionally, the state of Illinois announced this week that residents with underlying conditions are now eligible to receive the vaccine beginning February 25. Mayor Lightfoot and public health officials announced that the city of Chicago will receive its first 23,000 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine and could begin distribution as early as next week (December 14). Gallagher Way's vaccination site will be operated by Advocate Aurora Health.

Each mobile ticket will come with assigned locations for concessions, merchandise and restrooms to help prevent crowding. For complete details, visitStarEvents.com. You can now view the submissions herewhich range from dining tents to alternative spaces for restaurants like parks and sports stadiums. Photos: Fiesta del Sol in Pilsen celebrates 50 years. Dr. Arwardy suggests that this could begin as early as the end of May. Venues smaller than 200-person capacity can operate at 50 percent capacity or 50 people. Despite ongoing vaccine distribution, case numbers are on the rise in the city for the first time in weeks. Each mobile ticket will come with assigned locations for concessions, merchandise and restrooms to help prevent crowding. To limit contact, fans won't take out wallets, phones or keys when entering the ballpark, instead walking through touchless metal detectors. Two of Chicago's most iconic cultural institutions are reopening this weekend. Chicago appears on track to keep its positivity rate under eight percent for three consecutive days, keep hospital capacity at or above 20 percent and avoid a growing number of COVID-19 hospitalizationsall of which is required to enter Tier 1. Two of the winners"Cozy Cabins" and "Block Party"propose temporary outdoor structures big enough to seat a single party. Book an appointment through Zocdoc. COVID-19 maximum capacity limits are also still in place on all CTA rails and bus routes. (Jose M. Osorio / Chicago Tribune), Instead of paper tickets, fans will use mobile tickets with a bar code. Residents are encouraged to check the weather before heading out. Additionally, the rules for what bags and belongings can be brought to the ballpark have changed. Bars that do not have food licenses can reopen with an indoor capacity up to 25%. Indoor fitness classes and gatherings of up to ten people will also resume. Applicants must be prepared to show proof of employment and have worked an average of 30 hours per week for a minimum of six months. There will be no on-site registration. The Bridge Phase is the last stop before Phase 5, which will most closely resemble a return to post-pandemic normalcy. Places of worship will have no capacity limit as long as six feet of social distancing is maintained between parties. Appointments can be made online with Zocdoc. Residents are encouraged to contact the Night Game Hotline (1-866-427-3869) to report quality of life issues requiring, General complaints regarding the concert should be directed to the Chicago Cubs at 773-404-CUBS or via email, During Pre & Post Concerts, at the discretion of the Police and/or OEMC, Clark between Grace and Sheffield. Tier 2 mitigations allow the reopening of cultural institutions like museums and casinos (at limited capacity). & Sangamon St.The West Loop festival is located on Washington Street from Morgan to Peoria.For complete details, visit chicagoevents.com/WestLoopSummerFest. Phase 1B will extend distribution to people 75 years or older and frontline workers. On-site liquor sales at bars and restaurants can also continue until 11 p.m. On Tuesday, Governor Pritzker announced new COVID-19 mitigations would be implemented in Illinois Region 11the city of Chicagobeginning Friday. In response to skyrocketing case numbers in Illinois, Governor J.B. Pritzker announced today that Tier 3 mitigations are being put in place across the state beginning on Friday. The ridership dashboards are compiled from historical data of average ridership trends from the prior two weeks. Taste of Chicago Grant ParkFriday, July 8Sunday, July 10, 11 am 9 pm. Trucks will be traveling from Irving Park between Clark and Sheffield and the Camry (Green Lot) at Grace and Racine to the ballpark during both setup and takedown. Learn more atLearn more at Chicago.gov/COVIDVax. In a Q&A session on Thursday,Chicago public health Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady announced that walk-up appointments have finally arrived in the city. Applications will open the week of November 16. Interested parties can learn more here. The site at the American Airlines Conference Center near Wrigley Field is open to all Chicagoans eligible under Phase 1c guidelines and over 18 years old. Diaper bags (for people with children) and medical bags are still allowed. Yesterday the city released a list of rules and regulations for outdoor dining during winter months. Additionally, the rules for what bags and belongings can be brought to the ballpark have changed. Report Suspicious Activity: If You See Something, Say Something. Locations can be found online. The green signs with white letters and numbers are also located from 1200 DuSable Lake Shore Drive to 6600 DuSable Lake Shore Drive to help them reference their location within the park to friends, family and first responders if there is an emergency and you call 9-1-1. Donations to the relief fund are also encouraged. Wrigley Field will be transformed into a concert venue with the installation of staging, sound and lighting equipment. One way for fans to pay for concessions this season at Wrigley Field is the use of touchless scanners and a QR code on their phone. General Admission Ticket holders will lineup on the north side of Waveland, east of Sheffield. Moderna and Pfizer vaccines are still widely available throughout the city and appointments can be booked by using the Zocdoc scheduling tool. City officials still encourage eligible vaccine recipients to schedule an appointment via their primary health provider, employer or pharmacy. In August, the City of Chicago launched a contest asking Chicago residents to submit ideas for solving the problem that Midwestern winters presents to outdoor dining in our city. The City of Chicago is encouraging residents to sign up for vaccine updates and registration via its Chi COVID Coach website. Chicago's struggling restaurant community has been forced to get creative this summerutilizing all available outdoor spaces for safe diningand now it's going to have to get even more creative. Outdoor performance venues and theaters with a capacity greater than (or equal to) 200 people can operate at 25 percent capacity. Other Citywide Weekend EventsDef Leppard, Motley Crue, Poison and Joan JettWrigley FieldFriday, July 8 at 4:30 p.m. (Gates open at 3:30 pm) - mlb.com/Wrigley Concerts, Third Eye Blind Huntington Bank PavilionFriday, July 8 at Huntington Bank Pavilion, 7 pm - PavilionNortherlyIsland.com, West Fest West TownFriday, July 8, 510 pm; Saturday, July 9 and Sunday, July 10, noon10 pm.West Fest Chicago is an annual street festival held in Chicagos West Town Community on Chicago Avenue between Damen Avenue and Wood Street (18002000). The Lakefront Trail reopened in June and beachfront restaurants reopened in August, but the land to the east of the trail never officially reopened. Harry Osterman (48th Ward) emailed constituents about the reopening Friday and Ald. The city's first vaccine doses were distributed in December per Phase 1 of Chicago's vaccination plan. For complete details, visit Mlb.com. These changes go into effect immediately. Once Chicago successfully maintains "Moderate-Risk" level metrics for two weeks, capacities will increase again to 50%.

Locations can be found here. The city of Chicago stated it does not yet have enough vaccine supply to expand its distribution.