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Cook County Expanding Capacity for Trials as COVID-19 Eases
Cook County’s courts are moving to expand their capacity to hold trials as COVID-19 restrictions ease amid a looming backlog of felony cases
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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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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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Chicago Becomes Largest Big City to Fully Reopen, Mayor Says
Chicago’s move into Phase 5 Friday makes it the largest big U.S. city to fully reopen, Mayor Lori Lightfoot said.
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Chicago Residents Excited for Move Into Phase 5 Friday
Friday will mark an important milestone in the coronavirus pandemic, as the state of Illinois will eliminate all capacity restrictions and move into Phase 5 of its reopening plan.
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As Phase 5 Nears, Officials Keep Close Eye on COVID Metrics
Illinois’ Phase 5 will begin tomorrow, and while officials are optimistic, they’ll be keeping a close eye on COVID metrics. NBC 5’s Mary Ann Ahern has the story.
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Chicago Preps For Phase 5, Full Reopening
In less than 24 hours, the final pandemic restrictions will be lifted across the state of Illinois and city of Chicago. Major hotels, baseball parks and businesses are all gearing up for full capacity and a full return to normal after more than a year of COVID mitigations. NBC 5’s Chris hush 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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Arwady ‘Very Confident' Illinois Can Avoid COVID Surge After Moving to Phase 5
While some residents have expressed concerns that rollbacks of coronavirus restrictions could lead to surges in virus cases, Dr. Allison Arwady says that she is “very confident” that case numbers are low enough in the state to prevent a large surge from happening in the early stages of summer. Arwady, commissioner of the Chicago Department of Public Health, spoke out…
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‘You Did it, Illinois:' Pritzker Says State Will Move to Phase 5 Friday, Making Reopening Official
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has confirmed that the state will move into Phase 5 of its coronavirus reopening plan, eliminating all capacity limits from businesses and large-scale events as COVID metrics continue to drop.
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Illinois Phase 5: What Changes And What Won't
While the phase is set to mark a full reopening, beginning on June 11, not all restrictions will be lifted.
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Luke Combs Releases 2021 Tour Dates in Chicago, Midwest This Fall
County singer Luke Combs announced performance dates for his 2021 tour in Chicago and across the Midwest coming this fall.
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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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New Data Shows Downtown Foot Traffic Nearing Pre-Pandemic Levels
Foot traffic in downtown Chicago is getting closer to pre-pandemic levels, another sign that the city, and the state, are gearing up for a full reopening later this week. Chicago’s Loop Alliance has been tracking downtown data since last July, and according to a May report, digital parking bookings exceeded 2019 levels for the first time. Pedestrian activity continued a…
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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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Alanis Morissette Releases Tour Dates With Several Stops in Midwest
Canadian-American singer Alanis Morissette released new tour world dates, featuring several performances on stages in the Midwest.
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Chicago and Illinois' COVID Metrics Trending Down
Chicago and Illinois’ COVID metrics are trending in the right direction to fully reopen. Jen DeSalvo reports.
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Maggie Daley Park Set to Reopen Climbing Wall, Other Attractions This Weekend
As Chicago continues to work its way toward a full reopening this summer, one of the city’s primary downtown attractions is throwing the doors open to all of its attractions beginning this weekend. Maggie Daley Park, located just to the east of Millennium Park, has announced that it will be fully open beginning on Friday, May 28, and all of…
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Amtrak Resuming Full Rail Service Across Illinois
Amtrak is resuming full passenger rail service across Illinois as the number of COVID-19 cases are falling
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Chicago Officials Tackle Issue of Businesses Seeking Proof of Customers' COVID-19 Vaccinations
Although the city of Chicago is not planning to require residents to carry a “vaccine passport,” city health officials say that businesses will still be allowed to request proof of COVID-19 vaccination, and that residents have plenty of ways to provide that proof if necessary. Dr. Allison Arwady, commissioner of the Chicago Department of Public Health, addressed the proof of…