hallways, gym, program spaces, restrooms, etc.). Minnesota Childrens Museum: Everyone 5 and older is required to wear a mask, regardless of vaccination status. Great Wolf Lodge: All guests ages 5 and older are required to wear a face covering in all public areas of the resort, with some exceptions. Jan 5, 2022 Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau speaks in a video posted on YouTube. Lightfoot took office in 2019 after winning more than 73% of the vote in a runoff against Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle. The order is mandated for all suburban Cook County towns except for Skokie, Evanston, Oak Park and Stickney Township, who all have their own municipal health departments. Then one of the countys hundreds of states attorneys might choose to take the offending business to court. The school has also voted to require school employees to get COVID-19 vaccines or get tested weekly. Wedge and Linden Hills Co-op: All shoppers and staff are required to wear masks. The requirement applies to all university campuses and offices statewide. "It's huge, we've had to turn down a lot of people and a lot of new customers who come from out of state and really didn't have the same laws as other states," he said. Officials from the Cook County Department of Health said they were also optimistic the mask mandate in suburban Cook County could also be lifted along with the state order. Anyone 16 and older will also need to show identification matching their vaccine record. So I certainly am feeling way more confident than I have at any other point previously, knowing that the vaccines work as well as they do. Lightfoot responded to the Covid-19 pandemic by implementing a vaccine mandate that she described as inconvenient by design. Under Indoor entertainment and recreation venues where food or beverages are served. "Well, I think after 2020 we all feel a little uncomfortable moving forward about how we submerge ourselves in large groups, but, personally, I think it's something we just have to take our chances with," diner Jevon Smith said. While most of our site should function with out, we recommend turning it back on for a better experience. Minnesota State: Minnesota's public colleges, universities, technical and trade schools are requiring vaccines for students who live in college- or university-owned or managed residences; students in intercollegiate athletics and students who are required to be vaccinated for certain internships. Pritzker said the indoor mask mandate will remain in effect at these venues throughout the city, county and state. Unvaccinated employees can test out of the vaccination requirement, according to the mayor. What's next for Mayor Lightfoot after election loss? Those 12 and older who cannot be vaccinated due to a medical condition or sincerely held religious belief are required to show a negative COVID test taken within 72 hours prior. Oak Park. ", "We have made great progress in recent weeks against this virus, and we do not want to jeopardize that progress by moving too quickly. The decision to lift the indoor mask mandate and proof of vaccination requirement in Chicago and suburban Cook County on Feb. 28 comes after Gov. Macalester College: All students and employees working or studying on campus are required to be fully vaccinated. "But unfortunately, with the dual threat presented by the Delta and Omicron variants, and with cases, hospitalizations and deaths rising to new heights across Cook County, we must once again reassess and re-align our strategies with what the science is telling us. However, individual businesses will still have the option of requiring masks or proof of vaccination on their own. North Memorial Health: All North Memorial Health, Maple Grove Hospital and Blaze Health employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by Dec. 1. Tell us. "Currently, our metrics continue to trend in the right direction," Lightfoot said at a City Hall press conference announcing the changes to the city's COVID-19 mitigation efforts. Winona Arts Center: Masks are required inside the building, unless you are actively eating or drinking. Edina Public Schools: Everyone 2 and older must mask up on district buses, in schools and in athletic and activities settings, regardless of vaccination status. Essentia Health: Employees will be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19. For people 12 and older, proof of a single dose of vaccine will be required Robbinsdale Area Schools: Face coverings will be required for all students over age 2, staff and visitors, regardless of vaccination status, on school buses and inside all schools and district buildings. Students in those groups who choose not to get vaccinated will be subject to weekly testing. Telling businesses to refuse entry based on patrons vaccine status deputizes sales clerks to be enforcement agents of the state, and thats a difficult situation to be in, Brewer said. Published January 10, 2022. "We are now seeing the fastest rate of decline in our COVID-19 hospitalization metrics since the pandemic began," he said Wednesday. Bloomington Public Schools: All students and staff in early childhoodthrough adult education are required to wear a face covering while inside school buildings. CHICAGO The proof of vaccine and mask mandates will be lifted on Feb. 28 in Chicago and in Cook County, officials announced Tuesday. Guests are also required to wear masks in these venues. Courtesy of YouTube (The Center Square) Some municipalities in Cook County have decided they will not enforce the county's vaccine requirement for citizens to enter indoor businesses. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Augsburg University: All students, staff and faculty are required to wear masks indoors. School and workplace mandates for vaccines have succeeded in raising immunization rates. CHICAGO (CBS) -- Citing a "dramatic swing" in COVID-19 cases, Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Tuesday the city would lift its indoor mask mandate and proof of vaccination mandate for businesses on Feb. 28, the same day the statewide indoor mask mandate is set to go away. Masks are also required for visitors in county buildings. CDPH COVID-19 Update: Cook County at High COVID-19 Community Level Based on CDC Metrics July 15, 2022 Chicagoans should stay up-to-date with vaccines and boosters, and mask indoors COVID-19 Joint Information Center media.coronavirus@cityofchicago.org Including, but not limited to, movie theaters, music and concert venues, live performance venues, adult entertainment venues, commercial event and party venues, sports arenas, performing arts theaters, bowling alleys, arcades, card rooms, family entertainment centers, play areas, pool and billiard halls, and otherrecreational game centers. Suburban Cook County will follow Chicago in instituting a vaccine mandate for restaurants and bars starting on January 3. Hennepin County: Employees, contractors and volunteers are Proof of vaccination would no longer be required for patrons of restaurants, bars and gyms, along with the indoor mask mandates applying to those spaces in the city. The news, analysis and community conversation found here is funded by donations from individuals. However, they did not provide specific metrics that would prompt the city to reinstate those requirements. Its not like the state police or even the county sheriffs police were willing, for example, to help us, she told me. They must complete their series by Nov. 1. Tell us. The decision to lift the indoor mask mandate and proof of vaccination requirement in Chicago and suburban Cook County on Feb. 28 comes after Gov. -An individual 18 years of age or younger who enters a business subject to this Order to participate in an activity sponsored by a school, park district, child care or after-school program, or other organizations as defined in guidance by the Cook County Department of Public Health, -Youth or adults participating in special recreation programs, -Spectators of indoor sporting events provided that no food or drink is being served and that they remain masked at all time, Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. The rules mirror those that Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced earlier this week for the city of Chicago. The rules have been very clear. Worthington Public Schools: Masks are required indoors in district buildings for the time being. Minnesota Zoo: Face masks are required when visiting indoor trails for everyone 3 and older. Workers had no central database against which to check whether customers were immunized, and some were harassed when they asked for proof of vaccination. And according to Duchin, even the businesses that wanted to comply with King Countys verification requirement sometimes had trouble doing so. JB Pritzker said he anticipates the state's indoor mask mandate for venues that are not schools, hospitals and public transit will lift on Feb. 28 as COVID hospitalizations continue to drop. New York City, for example, fired 1,430 city workers for failing to comply with its vaccine mandate (Fitzsimmons, 2022). Ramsey County: Masks required in county facilities regardless of vaccination status. White Bear Lake Area Schools: Masks are required for anyone 2 and older in district buildings and transportation regardless of vaccination status. What does the science say about the origin of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic? Rubin, of Cook County, said that her health department could only give a warning to establishments that werent checking vaccine cards. Minneapolis Public Schools: Masks are required for staff, students and visitors inside all school buildings, regardless of vaccination status. Chicago and Cook County health officials announced plans to revoke pandemic masking and vaccination entry requirements by Feb. 28, the day Illinois statewide mask mandate will be lifted. What's next for Mayor Lightfoot after election loss? "No, I like to be safe 'cause I ain't got time for that," she said. We strive to respect all views and look to find ways to continue to provide opportunities to enrich the lives of our diverse community. The amendment allows those 18 and younger to be exempt from vaccination for most athletic, recreation and fitness activities, according to tweet from the health department. JB Pritzker said he anticipates the state's indoor mask mandate for venues that are not schools, hospitals and public transit will lift on Feb. 28 as COVID Nicollet County: Face coverings required inside all county government buildings. Under the deal, those who were fired for citing their religious beliefs in objecting to the Covid vaccine mandate will receive more than $24,000 each. Churches, schools, grocery stores, office buildings, and residential buildings also are exempt from the proof of vaccination mandate, according to the mayor. The Supreme Court already struck down the Biden administrations workplace vaccination mandate. I spoke with three public-health officials in large American cities with entertainment-sector vaccine mandates, and each one of them insisted that the requirements had persuaded some residents to get the jab. "I don't feel safe without the mask," he said. CentraCare: A full vaccination series is required for all employees and clinicians by Dec. 15, including those working remotely. He also hinted his superseding state mask mandate could return if case rates rebound, requiring Cook County residents to mask up again even if the local order is revoked. Install this application on your home screen for quick and easy access when youre on the go. Masks are strongly recommended for all people in high schools. Cloud in central Minnesota in April to receive the COVID-19 vaccination. Chicago and Cook County health officials said they will lift the citys proof of vaccination requirement and indoor mask mandate by Feb. 28, nearly two years under COVID-19 mitigations. Lightfoot took office in 2019 after winning more than 73% of the vote in a runoff against Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle. ABC7 Chicago says farewell Meteorologist Phil Schwarz, Doctor inspired to find treatment for rare diseases after diagnosis. WebBy Jonathan Bilyk | Monday, Dec 26, 2022 @ 10:00am The lawsuit says Schaumburg "monitored parking lots" at Motorola's Schaumburg campis in 2020-2021 to now assert it doesn't owe Motorola money under a 2016 tax increntive deal, because Motorola didn't have more than 1,100 people working in the offices during those years CHICAGO (AP) Chicago and Cook County will require COVID-19 vaccination proof for indoor venues and Illinois Secretary of State offices will be closed starting Monday due to a surge in infections. Fox's Pizza in Orland Park draws dozens of people for lunch. We gave ample opportunity. Barry Brecheisen/Eater Chicago. The week that followed Martin Luther King Jr.s assassination was revolutionaryso why was it nearly forgotten? RELATED: COVID vaccine proof in Chicago, Cook County for bars, restaurants and indoor venues takes effect. Hospital admissions mirror this decline through the end of January. 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But researchers havent clearly shown that people will get vaccinated just so they can enter bars, sports arenas, and other places where you go for fun. Anoka-Hennepin Schools: Indoor masking is required for everyone in schools in grades kindergarten through six. President Frank Fox disagrees with the vaccine requirements for staff and customers. WebIndividuals who received the COVID vaccine at a Cook County Health vaccination site are eligible for an electronic vaccination card. But without the mandate, Mohammed Rauf said he won't feel safe and may choose to limit going out. Customers who are only entering a business for 10 minutes or less to pick up an order. The city noted its indoor mask mandate also remains in effect. In a press conference Masks are also required for all ticket holders regardless of vaccination status. WASHINGTON (AP) The military services are still reviewing possible discipline of troops who refused the order to get the COVID-19 vaccine, defense officials told Congress on Tuesday, and they WebWe would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. WebBy Jonathan Bilyk | Monday, Dec 26, 2022 @ 10:00am The lawsuit says Schaumburg "monitored parking lots" at Motorola's Schaumburg campis in 2020-2021 to now assert it doesn't owe Motorola money under a 2016 tax increntive deal, because Motorola didn't have more than 1,100 people working in the offices during those years The policy will go into effect Oct. 15. %%EOF The vaccine requirement was issued on Dec. 23, 2021, and The vaccination rule originally followed a similar order implemented in Chicago, which mandates proof of vaccination for most indoor establishments, including restaurants, bars, gyms, as well as sports and entertainment venues. On Tuesday, however, she received only 17% of the ballot. "Thanks to these key safety measures, CPS has been able to preserve in-person teaching and learning and provide a safe environment for students and staff. "Would we be lucky enough to not see another variant emerge? / CBS Chicago. "There is nothing that indicates, no data that supports, that those businesses are the source of COVID.". What does the vaccine mandate mean? CHICAGO (WLS) -- Cook County amended its vaccination mitigation order Tuesday, allowing some to be exempt from the new rule that took effect Monday. Jeffrey Duchin, the health officer for Seattle and surrounding King County (where community vaccine requirements were lifted on March 1), told me that he doesnt think mandating two shots (or one, for the Johnson & Johnson gang) in restaurants is useful anymore when the evidence shows that an additional dose provides much greater protection. Why are we checking? Mounds View Public Schools: Masks are required inside school buildings for all staff, students and visitors. The new proof of vaccination rule has raised some concerns for local businesses who are working out how to enforce it and avoid friction with customers. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy What does that mean? CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago and suburban Cook County health officials said they anticipate that the city's proof of vaccine requirement and indoor mask mandate will lift around the same time as the state's, but many residents say they'll be keeping their face coverings on. February 23, 2022 / 6:42 AM must wear masks while indoors and on school buses. I don't understand why they're throwing that on us," Fox said. But the blowback from the business community, she told me, would simply have been too intense. The highly contagious delta variant is spreading quickly across the country, leading to a flurry of reinstated mask rules and vaccine mandates. Exceptions include an assigned apartment or residence hall without guests or when alone in an office or study area. CHICAGO (WLS) -- The state of Illinois along with Chicago officially lifted their indoor mask mandates, with the city also ending its proof of vaccination requirement. comeback Its also one that almost everyone goes to. The video featured is from a previous report. The city is still awaiting an arbitrator's ruling on the vaccine mandate for police officers. The funny thing about the entertainment-sector mandates like New Orleanss and Seattles and Cook Countys is that theyre sort of both. In Chicago and Cook County, a vaccine mandate remains in place, which requires residents age 5 and older to provide proof of COVID vaccination before Minnesota Transportation Museum: Masks are required. Uh oh! Hennepin County: Employees, contractors and volunteers are required to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or comply with regular testing. NBCUniversal Media, LLC. By SARA BURNETT. A.D. Quig. When guidance and requirements change, the River Trails Park District may need time to fully review and communicate any changes to patrons and staff. Know of more places that have announced policies? (The Center Square) Please understand that we are working hard to best serve you as well as maintain everyones health and wellness while in our facilities and programs. Starting Jan. 3, all patrons ages 5 and up entering suburban Cook County restaurants, bars, gyms and movie theaters, among other venues, will need to show proof of vaccination against COVID-19. With exceptions allowed, students must be vaccinated for the fall 2021 semester. TINLEY PARK, IL Tinley Park Mayor Mike Glotz announced the village will not enforce Cook County's latest vaccine mandate once it takes effect Jan. 3. Jennifer Avegno, the director of the New Orleans Health Department, told me that her citys requirement, which applies to gyms, restaurants, bars, and event spaces, likely did more to get those venues employees vaccinated than their customers. Lightfoot took office in 2019 after winning more than 73% of the vote in a runoff against Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle. For another, vaccinated people are more likely to be infected with Omicron than they were with Delta, especially if theyre not boosted. Visitors to the Minnesota Children's Museum who are 5 and older are required to mask up, regardless of vaccination status. Some of the suburbs not included in the order have chosen to enact a mandate alongside the county. In fact, the village mayor said he expects many local businesses to not follow them. starts here. bW%nH@ A Copyright 2023 WLS-TV. Additional information with specific procedures will follow shortly. Employees at such venues will also need to either be vaccinated or wear a mask and show proof of weekly negative COVID-19 tests. Students and staff in ninth through 12th grades are strongly recommended to wear masks. Minnesota State is also requiring masks indoors, regardless of vaccination status, in areas of substantial or high transmission. Please enter valid email address to continue. District 196, Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan: Masks are required in all school buildings. JB Pritzker earlier this month announced he would be lifting the statewide indoor mask mandate on the same day. If youre having a drink in a vaccinated-only bar, the people around you will be less likely to be infected with the coronavirus (even in the age of Omicron), and less likely to spread it when infected. Workers whose religious objections were rejected, and then took the vaccine under threat of termination, will receive more than $3,000 each. Albert Lea Public Schools: Elementary students (pre-K through fifth grade) are only required to wear masks on buses. Published February 28, 2022 Updated on February 28, 2022 at 7:42 am. Vaccination will also be required for anyone entering Essentia Health facilities to do any work. Artists will not be required to wear masks while rehearsing or performing on stage, but are required to be vaccinated. "If the state or county wants to come take us to court over it, I suppose they can," Pekau said. Some local governments in Cook County defy vaccine mandate. This is why sports and fitness activities are deemed a focal point by Cook County. Olmsted County: Masks required in all county government buildings. Local, county, state and CDC guidance and regulations change frequently. she said. January 6, 2022 Chicago and Cook County have implemented vaccine mandates, requiring proof of vaccination to enter gyms, restaurants and other venues. WASHINGTON (AP) The military services are still reviewing possible discipline of troops who refused the order to get the COVID-19 vaccine, defense officials told Congress on Tuesday, and they Cook Country Vaccine Mandate Information- Updated Dec 31, 2021, Toggle the visibility of the Accessibility Toolbar, https://cookcountypublichealth.org/communicable-diseases/covid-19/mitigation-guidance. For the majority of the pandemic, politicians have pointed to the number of COVID cases as the most important metric for decision-making. As the new Cook County COVID vaccine mandate nears, Orland Park board members will vote on whether to allow businesses to enforce the mitigations. But keeping the requirements in place, and doing little else, isnt the way to achieve normalcy either. Visiting many indoor places including bars and restaurants in Chicago and suburban Cook County now requires proof of vaccination. Fully vaccinated staff may take off their masks with social distancing in place when alone in an office or when it supports educational instruction. Cook County plans to follow Chicagos lead. St. Paul's vaccine requirement was set to expire 40 days after it took effect. Mask mandates may soon be coming to an end, but many people said they'll keep wearing their face coverings for their safety and that of others. Hopkins Public Schools: Masks are required indoors and on school buses for all students, staff and visitors, regardless of vaccination status. The museum is considered a public transportation facility because short train rides are offered, so it must follow guidelines from the Transportation Security Administration. Red Lake Reservation: All people who enter the reservation for employment or business services must be vaccinated, with exceptions for pregnant women, people with certain medical conditions, children younger than 12 and for religious reasons. If these trends continue, and we expect on Monday, Feb. 28, we will lift the indoor mask requirement for the state of Illinois.. Its important for us to recognize this moment for what it is: a huge step forward in our effort to overcome COVID-19, Mayor CHICAGO (AP) Chicago is holding a mayoral election Tuesday, but it will likely take weeks and a runoff election before a winner is declared. The regulation also applies to shuttle buses and trams. Chicago will end its indoor mask mandate and will no longer require that restaurants, fitness centers and bars demand proof of vaccination from customers on Monday, Mayor Lori Lightfoot said on Tuesday. St. Catherine University: All students, faculty and staff are required to be vaccinated, unless the school approves a medical, religious or other exemption. As with the state, the changes would not apply to public transit, health care facilities or schools, and business owners can still impose stricter requirements if they want to. Did they persuade many people to get a shot? and Terms of Service apply. Pritzker said that mandate could be lifted in the coming weeks if rates continue their downward trajectory. Dunwoody College of Technology: Face masks required on campus until the college reaches a vaccination threshold of at least 80 percent. No one could provide me with any numbers, though. The state's most populous county will lift its mask and proof-of-vaccine requirements on Feb. 28. People who have been granted a religious or medical exemption from vaccination by their employer will be exempt, but must show proof of the exemption, as well as proof of a negative COVID-19 test within the past 72 hours. A million ways. 26,029,750 Doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in Illinois, representing 76.1% of Illinoisans receiving two vaccine doses or the Johnson & Johnson single-dose vaccine. County health inspectors will be checking on businesses to make sure they comply with the new mandate. 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