Chicago cites 6 businesses for failing to enforce indoor mask mandate
CHICAGO - The city of Chicago has cited six businesses for failing to enforce the city's COVID-19 indoor mask mandate.
Investigators from the Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) conducted 56 investigations over the weekend to see if people were wearing masks and whether there were signs posted about the requirement.
From Thursday through Sunday, the following businesses were each issued two citations for violating both requirements of the mandate, which went into effect on Aug. 20:
- Cortland’s Garage, 1645 W. Cortland St. in Bucktown
- Bassline, 2237 S. Michigan Ave. in South Loop
- Fulton Loft, 2107 W. Fulton St. in West Town
- The Soul Tribe LLC, 1564 N. Damen Ave. in Wicker Park
- The Hidden Palace, 1900 N. Austin Ave. in Galewood
- Vaunt Fitness, 6255 S. Archer Ave. in Garfield Ridge
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According to the mandate, businesses must require any individual ages 2 and older to wear a mask inside any public place, regardless of vaccination status. Businesses must also post signage about the requirement in their establishment.
On Monday, the city began requiring many businesses such as gyms, restaurants, bars and entertainment venues to check customer's vaccination status upon entry.