Chicago will require COVID vaccination proof for indoor venues and Illinois Secretary of State offices will be closed starting Monday.
Businesses are gearing up for Chicago's new COVID vaccine mandate to go into effect Monday.
The proof of vaccine rules will apply to everyone age 5 and older, but does not apply to those inside venues for less than 10 minutes, like those picking up takeout.Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced new COVID restrictions Tuesday, with proof of vaccination or negative test for restaurants and gyms.
Lucy's Cafe in Roscoe Village said they will now also be checking folks for their vaccine cards right when they walk in. However, they worry they might have to hire additional staff to do so, especially when they get so busy on the weekends. "I'm afraid of having encounters with customers that are not vaccinated and want to have lunch or breakfast with us and I have to turn them down. That may cause a little friction which I don't welcome and I don't want it, but it is what it is," he said."People are going to have to deal with it and I think people will understand."The Secretary of State office closures for in-person services begin Monday and last until at least Jan. 18.
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