Chicago (WLS) – A South African variant of the Covid-19 has been found in Illinois. The Illinois Department of Public Health on Thursday diagnosed a resident of Island Island with co-infected people in the state. The first case of BR.3.351 has been confirmed. The state currently has 22 cases of …
Read More »CHICAGO COVID-19 TODAY: Business curfew, other bans imposed by Mayor Lori Lightfoot will affect sharp increase in coronavirus cases
CHICAGO (WLS) – The New Chicago Covid-19 ban will take effect Friday, including a business curfew and a ban on indoor service for bars without a food license. The action by Mayor Lori Lightfoot comes days after the city warned of an increase in COVID-19 cases, with an average of …
Read More »Cook County COVID-19: Board President Toni Preckwinkle, health officials to announce stricter coronavirus guidelines on Friday
CHICAGO (WLS) – Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and health officials confirm that stricter guidelines, similar to Chicago, will be announced on Friday to address rising COVID-19 numbers across the county. But details of the guidelines had yet to be released early Friday morning. “I am speaking frankly with …
Read More »COVID-19 Chicago Today: Restrictions on indoor canteens, bars, and gyms to be reimposed amid increased coronavirus cases; Guthrie’s Tavern to Close
CHICAGO (WLS) – As Chicago re-enforces COVID-19 restrictions on bars, restaurants, and other businesses, Guthrie’s Tavern in Lakeview has announced that they will close permanently. The bar announced that it will definitely close Thursday after operating for the past 34 years in the 1300 block of West Addison Street. “With …
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