Pritzker has confirmed that the state will move into Phase 5 of its coronavirus reopening plan, eliminating all capacity limits for businesses and large-scale events as COVID metrics continue to drop in the state.

‘You Did it, Illinois:' Pritzker Says State Will Move to Phase 5 Friday, Making Reopening OfficialĪfter nearly 15 months, Illinois Gov. Still, while the phase does mark a full reopening, not all restrictions have been lifted.įull breakdown on Phase 5 in Illinois. Pritzker, who announced last month that the state was on pace to move into the final phase of its reopening plan, made the official announcement Thursday, citing continuing declines in COVID metrics and increases in vaccinations.Ĭhicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is also set to hold a news conference as the city becomes what she described as the largest big city to full reopen. Illinois fully reopened Friday, entering Phase 5 of the state's reopening plan. Phase 5: Everything to Know as Illinois and Chicago Reopen The phase removed all capacity limits from businesses and large-scale events, signaling that the state is ready to fully reopen for the first time in nearly 15 months. This progress, as well as ongoing initiatives such as Open Chicago, have allowed us to safely lift capacity limits and reconnect our residents back to the activities they love the most.'Ĭhicago joined Illinois in entering Phase 5 Friday, the final stage of the state's reopening plan and a full reopening. 'Our ongoing vaccination efforts, which prioritize equity and inclusion, have made a remarkable difference in our COVID-19 journey and have resulted in the lowest positivity rate since the beginning of the pandemic.

'Due to the incredible progress we've made in our mission to stop the spread of COVID-19, I am thrilled to announce that we are able to safely transition into Phase 5 and become the first major city in the country to fully reopen,' Lightfoot said in a statement. city to fully reopen, Mayor Lori Lightfoot said. Chicago Becomes Largest Big City to Fully Reopen, Mayor SaysĬhicago's move into Phase 5 Friday makes it the largest big U.S. More on how to get free Lolla passes in Chicago. “Lollapalooza has called Chicago home for the past 16 years, and we truly love this vibrant city,” Charlie Walker with C3 Presents, said in a statement. “We are pleased to partner with and support the City to encourage vaccinations.” There will also be an opportunity for already-vaccinated residents to get a pass, the city said. Chicago Giving Away More Than 1K Lolla Passes to Vaccinated ResidentsĬhicago is set to give out 1,200 single-day Lollapalooza passes to vaccinated residents, the city announced Friday.Īs the city entered Phase 5, its final reopening stage, Chicago's health department revealed that anyone who makes an appointment at select vaccination sites on June 26 will be given a single-day pass to the four-day fest set for this summer. More on how to find the gift cards hidden around Chicago. If you're the one who walks in and says, ‘Open Chicago,’ you will get this $250 gift card that we'll be hiding today through July 4,” Lightfoot said Friday as she announced the city would reopen. “These are going to be at businesses and locations in all of our 77 neighborhoods. It the newest initiative from Mayor Lori Lightfoot aimed at encouraging people to get back out to local businesses this summer. Sign up for the weekly Chicago Catch-Up newsletter here.Įach weekend through July 4, Chicagoans and tourists can find the gift cards scattered around the city. Feeling out of the loop? We'll catch you up on the Chicago news you need to know.

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