Illinois’ Wedding Industry Poses Risks During The Pandemic

Chicago wedding professionals are speaking out about their concerns around working at weddings during the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Bianca Martin
Virus Outbreak-Wedding Jitters
Wedding dresses are displayed at Complete Bridal, a shop in East Dundee, Illinois, on February 28, 2020. Teresa Crawford / ASSOCIATED PRESS
Virus Outbreak-Wedding Jitters
Wedding dresses are displayed at Complete Bridal, a shop in East Dundee, Illinois, on February 28, 2020. Teresa Crawford / ASSOCIATED PRESS

Illinois’ Wedding Industry Poses Risks During The Pandemic

Chicago wedding professionals are speaking out about their concerns around working at weddings during the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Bianca Martin

Local health officials have identified wedding events to be a source of several COVID-19 cases in the Chicago region.

Reset brings on a WBEZ reporter who recently examined how closely the wedding industry is following COVID-19 health guidelines.

GUEST: Monica Eng, WBEZ Curious City reporter