Illinois and Chicago have officially dropped their mask mandates, with the city also lifting its COVID vaccine-proof requirement.
The move affects restaurants, bars, gyms and stores. Still some businesses said they'll let staff decide whether they want to go maskless or not.
"I think it gives me a sense of freedom," said customer German Rodriguez."My choice if I want to wear it or if I don't want to wear it." "We're sitting next to strangers that we don't know, so it is the safest thing," said theatergoer Kevin Parliament.
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