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Wednesday marked the first day of reopening in Chicago as the city entered phase three of its reopening plan after nearly three months of closure for some. But the opening came with changes and new challenges. NBC 5’s Chris Hush reports.

Chicago’s phase three of reopening has officially arrived and that means restaurants will be allowed to offer outdoor dining for guests. Still, there are limits on the number of people at one table and other restrictions will be in place. Here’s a look at the guidelines: Restaurants may no longer allow walk-ins, meaning most outdoor dining experiences will be...

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Chicago entered the third phase of its reopening plan amid the coronavirus pandemic on Wednesday, even after police brutality protests drew massive crowds across the city for five straight days, and as businesses look to recover from looting and vandalism. After days of uncertainty, Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Tuesday that the city would move into the next phase of reopening…

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Chicago will enter the third phase of its reopening plan amid the coronavirus pandemic on Wednesday as planned even after protests, looting, vandalism and violence gripped the city for four consecutive days, Mayor Lori Lightfoot said Tuesday.

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Tuesday that the city would enter the next phase of its reopening plan amid the coronavirus pandemic as scheduled on Wednesday, even after days of protests, looting, vandalism and violence across the city.

It’s unclear if Chicago will remain under a curfew for a fourth straight night, the mayor said Tuesday, adding that she doesn’t make such decisions lightly. “We assess that every single day, multiple times a day,” Lightfoot said. The mayor noted a determination on Tuesday evening will be made at some point in the day, but changes could be...

Chicago Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady on Tuesday urged residents to take necessary precautions to continue to protect themselves from spreading or contracting the deadly coronavirus as the city prepares to enter the third phase of its reopening plan, loosening some restrictions.

Here are the latest developments on the coronavirus crisis today (June 1).

Chicago officials have not yet decided whether the city will enter the third phase of its reopening plan amid the coronavirus pandemic on Wednesday as planned after protests, looting, vandalism and violence gripped the city over the weekend, Mayor Lori Lightfoot said Monday.

Chicago health officials urged anyone who attended a protest or gathering over the weekend to self-quarantine at home for 14 days if possible, warning residents that the coronavirus pandemic is not over – even if it’s not at the top of mind.

Several areas across Chicago and the surrounding suburbs have been under siege by looting and vandalism born out of the second day of protests calling for change after the death of George Floyd. NBC 5’s Phil Rogers reports

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot said Sunday that she and other officials have not determined whether the city can move into the next phase of its reopening plan as scheduled amid the coronavirus pandemic after massive crowds gathered in protest downtown the day before, with chaos, vandalism and violence unfolding into the night.

Portions of Chicago’s Michigan Avenue and State Street were covered in glass and graffiti Sunday morning after hundreds of people smashed storefronts, set vehicles on fire and looted stores through the night. NBC 5’s Sandra Torres reports.

A Chicago girl is Making a Difference during this pandemic at just 10 years old. It started with an email to her classmates. What came after was more than she expected. NBC 5’s Chris Hush reports.

Here are the latest developments on the coronavirus crisis today (May 29).

Several streets in Chicago will close to traffic so that pedestrians, cyclists and area businesses can have more room while implementing social distancing, the city’s mayor announced Friday. Six streets will make up a pilot program that converts residential streets and commercial corridors for “alternative uses,” such as outdoor dining as the city prepares for phase three of reopening....

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2017 US Open Champion Sloane Stephens was supposed to lead the Chicago Smash in their debut in Chicago this summer, but the coronavirus pandemic forced the new pro tennis league to move out of state this season. NBC 5’s Mike Berman reports