The Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (IHCC) anticipates that Chicago will meet the metrics set by the State of Illinois to move to Tier 1 Mitigations as soon as this weekend.
While we need to monitor the metrics and receive confirmation from the State, we wanted to preview what Tier 1 will look like in Chicago for the purposes of preparation:
Restaurants and Bars
– Will be able to reopen indoors at lesser of 25% or 25 people per space.
– Food must be available at all times in order to offer indoor service. This means that bars, taverns or breweries without a food license can reopen indoors as long as they partner with a food establishment so that food is available to patrons at all times (e.g., making menus available and allowing delivery, allowing patrons to order from third-party delivery services).
– Table size will be limited to no more than four people per indoor table and six people per outdoor tables.
– Face coverings must be worn at all times, except when patrons are seated and actively eating or drinking.
– Patrons must be seated whenever they are eating or drinking
– Tables must be six feet apart
– Indoor service limited to no more than two hours
– All bars and restaurants must close at 11pm
Meetings, Social Events and Gatherings
– Events will be limited to lesser 25 guests or 25% of overall room capacity both indoors and outdoors
– Indoor events will be able to serve food or drinks, but indoor service guidelines must be followed:
•Face coverings must be worn at all times, except when patrons are seated and actively eating or drinking
•Four people per indoor table
•Patrons must be seated whenever they are eating or drinking
•Tables must be six feet apart
•Indoor events must end at 11pm
Once Chicago move to Tier 1, details on the full regulations will be posted at www.chicago.gov/reopening.
To track Chicago’s progress and for more details on the state-imposed mitigation measures, visit IDPH’s website here.
As we continue to loosen restrictions and prepare to hopefully move to Tier 1 soon, now is the time to double down on what works to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and to keep our businesses open.
Wear face coverings, maintain social distancing, avoid gatherings and follow the regulations closely.
Thank you for your help in sharing this information with your members and helping Chicago continue to move forward in the fight against this deadly virus.