The state and city masks and vaccine mandates have been lifted.
The Illinois and Chicago mask and vaccine mandates have been lifted. Here’s what you need to know.Chicagoans will need to keep masks and vaccine cards on hand because while it’s not a city rule, Chicago businesses can still make the choice to keep them.You will still need a mask on public transit and areas like hospitals and nursing homes.Even though the mask mandate has been lifted in Illinois, Cook County and Chicago, the rule is different depending on the school your child attends.
Starting Monday, based on low COVID cases, the rule applies to Catholic schools in Chicago, Evanston and Oak Park. On the other hand, no changes to mask protocol will be made for students at Chicago Public Schools. Students will still need to wear masks in school.CPS said it’s part of an agreement between city officials and the Chicago Teachers Union.