Illinois is expected to end its indoor mask mandate early next week, should COVID-19 metrics continue to decline statewide. When will the mandate be lifted, where will you still need a mask and is the same timeline expected in Chicago?
Both Illinois and Chicago are in their final weekend of mask mandates and other COVID-19 regulations before restrictions will be widely lifted Monday.
On Friday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued new guidance easing restrictions on masks while indoors across the nation.
Here's what we know so far: