- December 22, 2021
- Posted by: Stratford Team
- Category: Business
Some Chicagoans say they don’t mind having to show proof they’ve been vaccinated against COVID-19 if they want to eat in a restaurant or drink in a bar.
But some businesses affected by the city’s latest efforts to mitigate the spread of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus believe it may cause an additional strain during an already difficult time.
On Tuesday, Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced that all patrons must show proof of being fully vaccinated to patronize any bar, restaurant, fitness center, or entertainment and recreational venue where food and drink is served. Customers must show their vaccination card or a digital photo of it, along with a government-issued ID, though people ordering or picking up take-out are exempt.
The new measures begin Jan 3.
Brothers Matt Pennetti, 38, and Travis Pennetti, 30, shopping along Milwaukee Avenue in Wicker Park Tuesday, said the city’s latest step was overdue.
“It really is no different than…
