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By Greg Bishop - Illinois Radio Network
Villages large and small across Illinois are looking to attract pent-up demand with outdoor events. And despite COVID-19, some are already announcing masks won’t be required.
Last week, Elk Grove Village Mayor Craig Johnson said the village’s Memorial Day event will go on with no social distancing requirement, but masks will be required. After that, he said events for the community of around 33,000 will go on without a mask mandate.
“If you feel uncomfortable, don’t come, you don’t have to be there,” Johnson said. “If you’re nervous, wear a mask. You’re more than welcome to do so, we’ll give you a mask. If you want to distance, there’s more than enough room at our concerts.”
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Villages across Illinois planning summer events, some ditch mask requirements
Villages across the state are planning community events despite COVID-19.
Elk Grove Village Mayor Craig Johnson last week said after Memorial Day, planned events will go on throughout the summer without a mask mandate or social distancing requirements.