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Mayor Lightfoot has ordered a 9pm curfew in Chicago until further notice
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Mayor Lightfoot has ordered a 9pm curfew in Chicago until further notice

Reports of armed protesters prompted the curfew, which will likely be enforced in the downtown area.

The Chicago Botanic Garden will welcome visitors again, beginning on June 9
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The Chicago Botanic Garden will welcome visitors again, beginning on June 9

The limited reopening will require visitors to preregister for timed tickets to the outdoor gardens.

Chicago bars that serve food can open outdoor space on June 3
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Chicago bars that serve food can open outdoor space on June 3

The newfound allowance will be a game-changer for bars with kitchens throughout the city.

Six streets throughout Chicago will close to make way for outdoor dining
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Six streets throughout Chicago will close to make way for outdoor dining

The city's outdoor dining pilot includes potions of streets in Lakeview, West Loop, Little Village and Chatham.

One of Chicago’s top chefs launches a delivery-only chicken shop this weekend
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One of Chicago’s top chefs launches a delivery-only chicken shop this weekend

Lee Wolen debuts GG's Chicken Shop, with fried and slow-roasted poultry on the menu.

Chicago restaurants can reopen outdoor seating starting June 3
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Chicago restaurants can reopen outdoor seating starting June 3

Outdoor dining is returning to Chicago with new restrictions and safety measures in place.

Lula Cafe reopens today with takeout brunch, dinner and booze
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Lula Cafe reopens today with takeout brunch, dinner and booze

And yes, you can get the breakfast burrito to go.

Chicago will move into Phase 3 of its reopening plan on June 3
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Chicago will move into Phase 3 of its reopening plan on June 3

Restaurants may offer outdoor dining and retail shops can reopen, while social distancing measures remain in place.

Goose Island collaborated with a ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ star on a beer for Pride month
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Goose Island collaborated with a ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ star on a beer for Pride month

Chicago drag queen Shea Couleé and DoStuff Media helped create an ale to celebrate the LGBTQ community.

Here are the safety guidelines for Chicago businesses reopening in Phase 3
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Here are the safety guidelines for Chicago businesses reopening in Phase 3

Restaurants, retail stores and parks will all be operating under new guidelines as the city begins to reopen.

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