Now, as cases continue on a downward trend with vaccinations increasing daily, there s hope. But that doesn t necessarily mean the parties can resume, Arwady said. We are in a much better place than we were a few months ago, right? You saw we were able to expand bars and restaurants to 50% capacity, some expanded hours there, but we ve got to keep the COVID precautions in place and I would just ask people - not the year yet for a big celebration, Arwady said. I m very hopeful that, you know, in a few months if things keep heading the way that they re going we are going to be sort of more and more open. We re certainly having conversations about later in the spring, in the summer if things keep heading the way that they re heading, but the middle of March is is not yet a point to sort of think that COVID is just over.
Chicago is again increasing indoor dining capacity at restaurants and bars and easing several coronavirus restrictions as the city’s coronavirus positivity.
The restaurant, owned by Alderman Tom Tunney, was cited on December 4.
After being called out on social media, the 44th Ward alderman admitted to an error in judgment for allowing regular customers to dine in at the Belmont location despite the city s ban on indoor dining due to high rates of COVID-19.
The establishment has been a Lakeview neighborhood institution for nearly 40 years with a loyal customer base. It is also well known for its cinnamon rolls.
During the state and city COVID-19 restrictions in effect at the time, the sign outside said they were open for pick-up and delivery, but apparently, they also allowed regulars to dine inside until someone called attention to it.
Chicago is expanding indoor dining capacity at restaurants and bars as it looks to ease restrictions put in place to slow the spread of COVID-19, Mayor Lori.
Suburban Cook County is increasing indoor dining capacity at restaurants and bars to bring the county into alignment with new guidelines the city of Chicago.