Both Cook and Lake Counties have moved to Phase 4 of COVID-19 mitigations, however, the Cook County Department of Public Health issued a modified Phase 4 for Cook County businesses, essentially keeping them in Tier 1.
Here's a look at the guidelines for Tier 1:
Bars and restaurants
- Indoor service limited to lesser of 25% or 25 persons per room
- No tables exceeding 6 people
- Suspend indoor service if not serving food - All staff must be masked at all times
- Outdoor, delivery, and takeout service continues under updated hours
Cultural institutions
- Open under Phase 4 rules
Gaming and casinos
- Open under Phase 4 rules from Illinois Gaming Board
Hotels
- Open under Phase 4 rules
Household gatherings
- Allowed with public health guidelines
Indoor fitness classes
- Open under Phase 4 rules
Meetings, events, and gatherings (excluding in-person school or sports)
- Limit to lesser of 25 guests or 25% overall capacity indoors and outdoors
Offices
- Open under Phase 4 rules
Organized group recreational activities (fitness centers, sports, etc.)
- Recreation, fitness centers, and outdoor activities follow Phase 4 guidance
- Sports follow measures in the All Sport Guidelines
The Cook County Order is available here. Lake County in Phase 4Lake County has moved into Phase 4, which means that restaurants and bars can not provide indoor dining for parties of up to 10 people with tables arranged 6' apart. In addition, there is no room capacity limitations, except for standing areas should be limited to no more than 25% of standing area capacity. Phase 4 mitigations are available via this link.
Learn more at the State of Illinois website here.
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