Mask Mandate

Many hospitals are requiring masks as illnesses amp up around the state of Illinois. Does this mean a statewide mask mandate is coming soon?

Many of us here in Northern Illinois may be giving our (at this point) substantial mask collections the old heave-ho, but not everyone in the state of Illinois is doing the mask-toss just yet.

February 28th, 2022... the day the masks came off. There are still a few places they're required, but we're free of the face coverings in Illinois.

Look, I get it. There are very large numbers of people here in Illinois, and the whole country, who are really, really tired of wearing a mask. It's completely understandable. What isn't quite so understandable is deciding the best way to show your displeasure is by throwing bricks at store windows.

At this writing, there are 5 states and a couple of territories that continue to observe a mask mandate. Based on comments made by Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike, Illinois will be keeping our mask mandate up to and beyond Thanksgiving.

A Belvidere mom shared a story that has caught the attention of many, leading to questions, opinions, and a divide

Nobody wants to have to be wearing masks indoors again. I know I sure don't, but it's one of the best ways to control covid spread, so here we go again.

Chicago's indoor mask mandate officially came back into effect this (Friday) morning, and that means residents age two or older must wear masks inside bars and restaurants, stores, theaters, health clubs, and other indoor spaces, whether you've been vaccinated or not.

If the statewide mask mandate gets reversed, it's pretty safe assumption that there will be travel advisories for any Illinoisan traveling north of the border.