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Bars, restaurants and other concessions are reopening alongside the Chicago Riverwalk, beginning Friday, as the metropolis continues to emerge from constraints and closures imposed owing to the coronavirus pandemic.
“The Riverwalk is not only an important aspect of our city’s financial motor, but it also adds to the liveliness of our legendary summers,” Mayor Lori Lightfoot stated in a assertion, as she introduced the commencing of a phased-in technique to opening.
Island Social gathering Hut, Town Vineyard and Beat Kitchen on the River are the very first to welcome again attendees alongside the Riverwalk, as of Friday, with additional enterprises to stick to on a rolling basis in the coming months. The entire enhance of concessions, which includes boat tours and kayak rentals, should really be up and managing by the close of May possibly, officers mentioned.
Adhering to recommendations from the Chicago Office of General public Well being, patrons should maintain social distancing of 6 toes, groups will be minimal to 10 people, deal with coverings are expected apart from for when actively having or consuming, and patrons will have to remain seated. Reservations are not expected but are suggested because of to confined potential.
The Chicago Riverwalk stretches for 1.25 miles together the Principal Department of the Chicago River from Lake Road to the Lakefront. The path is open up 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. day-to-day.
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