New "business curfew" begins Friday night
Based on the rapid increase in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations over the last couple of weeks, Chicago non-essential businesses will begin a daily curfew from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. on Fri., Oct. 23, for at least two weeks.
On Thursday, Mayor Lori Lightfoot along with Allison Arwady, M.D., Commissioner of Health of the City of Chicago, announced the new order that imposes the new hours and limits hours for alcohol sales.
As stated in the order, there may be no liquor sales for on-premises consumption indoors during all times this Order is in effect unless it is a licensed retail food establishment. That does not apply to establishments located in airports.
All liquor sales must cease between 9 p.m. and the hour at which the licensee is permitted to resume alcoholic liquor sales. Pick-up of any liquor for off-site consumption or delivery must also be completed by 9 p.m.
Essential businesses
- Stores that sell groceries and medicine
- Food, beverage, and cannabis production and agriculture
- Organizations that provide charitable and social services
- Media
- Gas stations and businesses needed for transportation
- Financial institutions
- Hardware and supply stores
- Critical trades
- Mail, post, shipping, logistics, delivery, and pick-up services
- Laundry services
- Restaurants for consumption off-premises
- Supplies for Essential Businesses and Operations
- Transportation
- Home-based care and services
- Residential facilities and shelters
- Professional services
- Day care centers for employees exempted by this Order
- Manufacture, distribution, and supply chain for critical products and industries
- Critical labor union functions
- Hotels and motels
- Funeral services