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As Illinois aims to lift its mask mandate by Feb. 28, a similar decision could be announced soon in Chicago, although the city is taking a different approach and not providing a specific timeline for such a move.

Chicago Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady detailed on Thursday what lifting the city’s indoor mask mandate at the end of the month would mean for Chicago and answered some big questions regarding the future of masks in the city. (edited) 

For those hoping to avoid bringing a physical COVID-19 vaccine card to businesses around Chicago, there’s a way to show proof vaccination on a cell phone.

As of Jan. 3, people must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination to enter indoor public places in Chicago and suburban Cook County. When it comes to providing proof of vaccination, you can display your vaccination card in-person, but showing digital proof is one common alternative. Apple and Android, along with the state of Illinois, are all trying to make the…

Starting Monday in Chicago and suburban Cook County, proof of COVID-19 vaccination will be required to dine indoors, visit fitness centers or go to venues where food and drinks are being served.

A new proof-of-vaccination mandate is coming to Chicago, but businesses are asking for more time to implement the requirements, along with funds to help enforce it. NBC 5’s Chris Hush has all the details.

Beginning Jan. 3, Chicago will require proof of vaccination for many indoor public spaces as the city works to combat what officials are calling “the biggest COVID surge that we have seen since before vaccines were available.”

With Cities like New York requiring proof of vaccination for indoor activities like dining, fitness and entertainment, could such a move be implemented in Chicago? Mayor Lori Lightfoot answered on Monday that in light of the recent COVID-19 surge, she’s looking into different strategies in communication with local businesses.

The United Center will now require anyone attending events at the arena, including Chicago Bulls and Blackhawks games, to present either proof of full vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test in order to enter the venue, facility representatives announced Thursday.

With a rise in COVID-19 cases fueled by the spread of the delta variant, multiple bars and restaurants in Chicago’s North Halsted neighborhood, and elsewhere in the city, have started asking for proof of vaccination at the door.

With mask requirements shifting and COVID restrictions lifting for fully vaccinated people, many are wondering what is and isn’t allowed when it comes to requesting proof of vaccination.