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CHICAGO (WLS) -- A proof of vaccination mandate for many indoor public places including restaurants and gyms went into effect for the city of Chicago and most of suburban Cook County Monday. CHICAGO (WLS) -- A Cook County judge gave the FOP a partial victory Monday in granting a temporary restraining order to block a vaccine mandate for union members. PARK RIDGE, Ill. - The Cook County vaccine mandate that went into effect on Monday is not sitting well with some residents in the north suburbs. The majority of us in this town are just very locally-owned small businesses, ONeill said. Entertainment venues include, but are not limited to, movie theaters, concert venues, live theater and music spaces, sports arenas, bowling alleys and arcades. They carried signs expressing their opposition to mandates, saying those requirements are a violation of freedom and are hurting the economy. Mark Matz of Chicago, Morton Grove Chamber of Commerce executive director, said, Its almost like being in battle. The day that Cook County health officials announced new requirements for customers to show proof-of-vaccination at various indoor venues, leaders in several suburban communities are pushing back against the mandates. He also said that particularly in their neighborhood, which has been hard hit by COVID, they want to reduce the chances of spreading the virus. The Pentagon announced Aug. 23 that it is requiring all service members to get vaccinated against the coronavirus, effective immediately. California became the first state to mandate vaccinations or coronavirus testing for eligible children to attend in-person classes at public and private schools after Gov. The rules also don't apply to those inside venues for less than 10 minutes, like those picking up takeout. Protesters descend on WA Board of Health after misinformation about RELATED: COVID vaccine proof in Chicago, Cook County for bars, restaurants and indoor venues takes effect. we are nearly 100% compliant with our COVID-19 vaccine mandate with 24,947 of us being fully vaccinated. 0:57. Negative dishing on a Park Ridge social media site has ONeill concerned but, everyone has their own opinion.. In their statement, Cook Children's said mandates regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and health care workers are supported by organizations such as the Children's Hospital Association, American. Lawsuit claims NorthShore Health System using vax - Cook County Record On December 23, 2021, Skokie, Illinois issued an order in line with those of Chicago and Cook County, but entering into effect later on January 10, 2022. Images from Dec. 29, 2021 in Niles. First published on January 29, 2022 / 6:20 PM. THE Community of Valencia has begun issuing vaccination cards to anyone who has received the Covid jab, however, much confusion has arisen as to what exactly it is for and what the card entitles the holder to. In suburban Orland Park, Mayor Keith Pekau dismissed the new mandate as an overreach, and said that village officials will meet later this month to address the situation. By David Roeder and Tom Schuba Apr 20, 2023, 5:30pm PDT Pocket Jan. 21, 2022, . At the same, some Cook County suburbs included in the mandate are choosing not to implement it. The group was rallying against Chicago's and Cook County's vaccine mandates, which went into effect in early January. In Oakland County, more than 150 parents and students angry over a county mandate implemented Tuesday that masks must be worn in schools regardless of vaccination status announced they are pushing . The new mandate requires employees of indoor facilities to either be fully vaccinated against COVID, or to submit to weekly COVID testing as a condition of employment. All rights reserved, Lose Your Sense of Smell From COVID? CHICAGO - There was a small protest on Saturday against vaccine mandates outside Chicago's City Hall. The group of incarcerated . And, in a way, I think Im kind of glad, because if there is a mandate, then we have rules to follow.. The COVID passport will now be mandatory for bars and restaurants with a capacity of more than 50 people. He did not yet respond to a request for comment about whether he could be swayed by such a protest. CHICAGO (CBS) --While Illinois is seeing a decline in COVID-19 cases, the debate rages on about mask and vaccine mandates. The order comes ad the Illinois Department of Health says the state is dealing with hospitalizations at record-level highs. I personally received the vaccine in December, as did more than 95% of our physicians and two-thirds of our employees. City officials say Chicago restaurants and businesses could face a costly fine for not properly posting or enforcing the new vaccine-only policy, or keeping a log of vaccinated employees. Anyone 16 and older will also need to show identification matching their vaccine record. Larimer County mask mandate: Businesses can apply to opt out via vaccines Elk Grove Village Mayor Craig Johnson, whose community announced earlier this year that it would not enforce state guidelines requiring masks in indoor spaces, said that the village would not enforce such a measure requiring proof of COVID vaccination. "I think everybody's ready to be able to be done with this, have masks off and be able to go on with life.".
