Illinois and Chicago have reached Phase Five in their COVID recovery. Under Phase Five fully vaccinated people can resume activities without wearing a mask except where required by federal, state, local, tribal, or territorial laws, rules and regulations, including local business and workplace guidance.
Illinois will continue to recommend face coverings for unvaccinated persons, as well as all individuals on planes, buses, trains, and other forms of public transportation; in transportation hubs, such as airports and train and bus stations; in congregate facilities such as correctional facilities, veterans’ homes, and long-term care facilities, group homes, and residential facilities; and in healthcare settings.
Jim Iuorio, analyst for FOX Business, on infrastructure, inflation and what reaching Phase Five will mean for Illinois and Chicago: