City of Chicago Outdoor Dining Begins Tomorrow, FAQs Available
This afternoon, Mayor Lori Lightfoot confirmed that outdoor dining at restaurants will be permitted to begin as scheduled starting tomorrow, Wednesday, June 3.
As of this afternoon, the city of Chicago's curfew hours of 9:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. are still in effect until further notice. Take out, drive thru and carry out are not permitted during these times.
Starting tomorrow, restaurants and coffee shops are permitted to open for outdoor dining only with specific safety guidelines. This includes seating areas that are fully outdoors, in addition to:
Rooftops
Rooms with retractable roofs
Indoor spaces where 50% or more of a wall can be removed via the opening of windows, doors, or panels, provided that dining tables are within 8 feet from such openings
Click here to review the FAQ on outdoor dining and sidewalk cafes.
Click here to download the full Phase III outdoor dining guidelines for restaurants.
Last night, the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events released a new Expanded Outdoor Dining permit application created specifically for temporary Phase 3 (Cautiously Reopen) outdoor dining. Click here to learn more. Click here to review the FAQ on the Expanded Outdoor Dining permit.
Please visit our website for the latest COVID-19 updates, in addition to the above resources and information for your business. Updated as of 1:20 p.m. on Tuesday, June 2.
