Former Deputy Director of Gang Investigations James Sanchez stepped down, according to CPD.
This comes after Chicago police opened an internal investigation into some officers role in a party at a bar. More than 40 maskless people including some police officers were discovered in the bar s back room.
Guide s Sports Club in the city s Southwest Side Garfield Ridge neighborhood was cited last month for COVID-19 violations at that party.
An anonymous allegation claimed the party was for a retiring commander. The Tribune reported the resignation comes after the Jan. 7 party that was for Sanchez.
In a statement, the Chicago Police Department said it takes this incident seriously and Department members who are found to have violated the City s COVID orders will be held accountable.
Ride along with Chicago BACP investigator inspecting restaurant COVID-19 protocols
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Chicago restaurants and bars are will be able to reopen for limited indoor dining starting Saturday.
ABC7 followed a city investigator as she visited some businesses to review their COVID-19 protocols as part of the city s newly-expanded Active Compliance Program focusing on restaurants. The capacity limits matter, said Nikita Sanders. No more than 25 per space.
Sanders is just shy of 15 years as an investigator for Chicago s Business Affairs and Consumer Protection Department. She hopes these consultations will help business owners be safe and avoid enforcement action.
Deuces in Wrigleyville - still decorated for its holiday pop-up - opened for indoor seating this week.
CHICAGO (WLS) The Illinois COVID vaccine has left people around the state frustrated with lack of appointments, doses, and confusing information that seems to lead them in circles.
The state moved to Phase 1B, which expands eligibility to more essential workers and people 65 and older, on Monday, but many people still have not been able to get an appointment both for their first shot, or their second. I even went out at five this morning. I thought well maybe there s a window that opens up for those early risers, said Christine Melone, qualified resident for vaccine.
Melone said she tried four different online sites to get an appointment.
However, Arwady advised people in Phase 1B to be patient, because there is simply not enough vaccine. The amount of vaccine we are getting right now will allow us to vaccinate 5%; one in 20 of the people who are eligible, she warned.
Arwady said if you re in your 60s with no underlying health conditions, it could take weeks to receive the vaccine. All vaccinations will be done by appointment only, and most in Phase 1B will be vaccinated through their own healthcare provider. That s a challenge in and of itself for doctors in small practices. With patients who continue to call, what we ve been doing is letting them know our practice itself does not plan to individually provide the vaccine, but we will work with hospitals to coordinate the services for all our patients, said Dr. Clement Rose.