Chicago Bar Owners React To New COVID-19 Restrictions, Nightly Curfew

COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are on the rise, and the hospitality industry is now being required to respond.

By Bianca Martin
Struggling Ballpark Businesses Cubs
Guthrie's Tavern, a popular Wrigleyville spot, closed back in July on the same day the city announced it was once again suspending indoor services for bars. Charles Rex Arbogast / ASSOCIATED PRESS
Struggling Ballpark Businesses Cubs
Guthrie's Tavern, a popular Wrigleyville spot, closed back in July on the same day the city announced it was once again suspending indoor services for bars. Charles Rex Arbogast / ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chicago Bar Owners React To New COVID-19 Restrictions, Nightly Curfew

COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are on the rise, and the hospitality industry is now being required to respond.

By Bianca Martin
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Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Friday announced a 10 p.m. curfew for nonessential businesses in response to the surge in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations. Reset brings on two Chicago bar owners on the South Side to hear about how this change will impact their businesses.

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