Chicago will move up its full reopening date to coincide with Illinois’ planned target of June 11, Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Thursday after more than a year of restrictions from the COVID-19 pandemic.
“I think we’re ready to move to phase five with the state next Friday, June 11th. What do you think?” Lightfoot asked public health Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady during a surprise appearance on the latter’s online question-and-answer session.
The move from the city came after weeks of the mayor’s administration keeping mum on whether Chicago will push up its previous target date of July 4 for a full opening.