CHICAGO — Gov. JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Public Health confirmed the State of Illinois will begin itsBridge Phase on Friday, meaning it will be one step closer to Phase 5, which is a full reopening and lifting of COVID-19 restrictions.
Under Bridge Phase, there are expanded capacity limits for businesses, dining, offices, events, conferences and gatherings. Barring any significant reversals in key COVID-19 statewide indicators, including increasing hospitalizations, Illinois could enter Phase 5 as soon as June 11. Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot said her goal is to have the city fully reopened by July 4.
The following guidelines will be in place during the Bridge Phas