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Chicago-Area Gyms Hopeful for Boost in Business With Start of New Year
The pandemic has changed how and where many people exercise. So will the start of 2021 and peoples’ New Year’s resolutions create a boost of business for Chicago-area fitness centers already operating at limited capacity? Mike Tenerelli, owner of CrossFit Alpha Dog in Lombard, said his gym practices social distancing, taking temperatures and disinfecting equipment. “I’m seeing a little...
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Gyms, Fitness Centers to Reopen Friday as Part of Illinois' Reopening Plan
Gyms, fitness centers and health clubs across Illinois will be allowed to reopen Friday as the state enters phase four of Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s five-step reopening plan. Facilities will be required to appropriately social distance and will be able to limit interactions between groups. On Monday, the staff at Spark Fitness in suburban Hinsdale was already preparing by sectioning...
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Some Illinois Salons, Gyms Requiring Waivers, But Should You Sign Them?
Waivers are commonplace for extreme sports and at doctor’s offices, but in the age of coronavirus, you may have to sign one before you get a haircut or work out at reopened businesses in the state of Illinois. NBC 5’s Kate Chappell reports.
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Gyms Implement New Safety Procedures as Illinois Enters Phase 4 of Reopening
Gyms, fitness centers and health clubs across Illinois will be permitted to reopen Friday as the state enters phase four of Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s five-step reopening plan.
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Gym Owners Preparing to Reopen Await Guidance From Pritzker
Fitness centers and gyms across Illinois are facing a lot of uncertainty right now, and as people look to get back to their routines, gym owners are searching for answers. NBC 5’s Kate Chappel reports.
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Pritzker Provides Update on Future of Illinois Fitness Centers and Gyms
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker offered an update Sunday on the future of gyms and fitness centers across the state as modified restrictions to the stay-at-home order are set to take effect Friday, May 1. At Sunday’s daily coronavirus press briefing Pritzker said he’s not sure exactly when fitness centers would reopen but expects it to be a challenge. “I...
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April 26: Governor Pritzker Daily Press Briefing
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker gives his daily coronavirus press briefing after 2,126 new cases of the virus reported in the state.