Chicago City Wire

Restraining order halts mask mandate in schools

By George Willis | Feb 8, 2022

A Circuit Court judge issued a temporary restraining order on Feb. 4, preventing schools in Illinois from requiring masks in classrooms, reversing orders by Gov. J.B. Pritzker.

Lightfoot: 'New steps must be taken to protect the health and wellbeing of our residents'

By George Willis | Jan 24, 2022

Chicago is requiring proof of vaccination for indoor public spaces like restaurants, bars, and gyms in response to the surge in COVID-19 and its variants.