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‘Sundays on State' Brings Outdoor Street Fest to The Loop This Weekend
“Sundays on State” returns this weekend in The Loop, as Chicago prepares to shut down several of its busiest streets this summer to make room for outdoor dining and live music.
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‘Sundays on State' Kicks Off This Weekend in The Loop
“Sundays on State” kicks off this weekend in The Loop, as Chicago prepares to shut down several of its busiest streets this summer to make room for outdoor dining and live music.
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Chicago Museums are Back and Ready for Guests
As Chicago continues to reopen in Phase 5, museums citywide have begun welcoming guests back for more hours and less restrictions.
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Chicago Outdoor Pools to Reopen at Half Capacity Next Week
Chicago will reopen outdoor public swimming pools next week at full capacity as another step forward in Phase 5 of the city’s reopening plan from the coronavirus pandemic.
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Chicago Hides Hundreds of $250 Gift Cards Around City to Celebrate Reopening
This initiative, announced by Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Friday, is used as a way to encourage people to get back out to local businesses this summer.
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Old Town Art Fair Returns to Chicago This Weekend After Last Summer's Closure
Artists from across the nation are traveling to Old Town for the iconic art fair this weekend, returning to the city after last summer’s closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Chicago to Shut Down 3 Major Streets For Dining, Music This Summer
Chicago will shut down three of its busiest streets this summer to make room for outdoor dining and live music, officials announced, in an effort to bring life back to the city after the financial burden of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Chicago Museums to Stay Open Late Friday, Marking City's Move to Full Reopening
Chicago museums at select locations across the area will remain open late Friday to ring in the city’s move into a full reopening in Phase 5, Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced.
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Watch: Legoland's Miniland Chicago Removes Barricade Around ‘the Bean'
The Legoland display features iconic landmarks within the windy city such as ‘the Bean’, which was closed and barricaded off to the public due to coronavirus concerns last year.
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‘COVID is Not Over', Arwady Says As Chicago Joins Illinois in Entering Phase 5
Dr. Allison Arwady, commissioner of the Chicago Department of Public Health, made it clear that ‘COVID is not over’ as Chicago joined Illinois in entering Phase 5 Friday.
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Illinois Hotels Reopening After Months of Closures Due to Pandemic
Some of Chicago’s largest hotels are reopening for guests.
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Restaurants Return to Full Capacity Under Phase 5 in Illinois
Restaurants in Chicago and Illinois can return to full capacity under Phase 5 guidelines. Lauren Pretty reports.
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Residents Excited for Illinois' Move Into Phase 5 Friday
All of Illinois including Chicago will fully reopen Friday for the first time since the beginning of the pandemic, signaling a renewed sense of normalcy. NBC 5’s Natalie Martinez reports.
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Cook County Releases Plan For Phase 5 Reopening Friday
Cook County health officials revealed their plan for the move to Phase 5 and a full reopening, removing all capacity limits and restrictions.
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Excitement Builds as Chicago Nears Easing of COVID Restrictions
Officials and residents are growing more excited by the day as COVID restrictions are set to be eased this week. NBC 5’s Alex Maragos has the story.
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Chicago Businesses Eager to Move to Fully Reopening
Chicago businesses are looking forward as the city moves into Phase 5, a full reopening from most coronavirus mitigations. NBC 5’s Kate Chappell reports.
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Chicago Museums to Stay Open Late One Night to Mark City's Move to Full Reopening
Chicago museums at select locations across the area will remain open late Friday to ring in the city’s move into a full reopening in Phase 5, Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced.
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What Guidelines Remain in Place When Illinois Enters Phase 5?
Illinois is set to fully reopen next week, but there will still be some guidelines in place.
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COVID-19 Reopening: Cubs, White Sox Set for Full Capacity
Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Chicago will join the rest of Illinois in entering Phase 5 of the COVID-19 recovery plan, which includes Wrigley Field and Guaranteed Rate Field.
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Chicago Will Fully Reopen in Phase 5 on June 11 With the Rest of Illinois, Lightfoot Says
Chicago will fully reopen in Phase 5 on June 11 with the rest of Illinois, Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Thursday.