* The state rules allow 20 percent seating occupancy for outdoor sports, so this is right in line with that…
The Chicago Cubs and White Sox will be allowed to have more than 8,000 fans in the stands on Opening Day, Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced on Monday.
Lightfoot said the city will allow 8,122 fans at Guaranteed Rate Field beginning on Opening Day, while 8,274 fans will be allowed per game at Wrigley Field. […]
There must be six feet between parties in the stands, the city said.
…Adding… If they hold it outside, likely yes…
*** UPDATE *** WTVO…
The Illinois High School Association announced Monday that schools can allow 20% capacity at outdoor sporting venues.
The IHSA cited guidance from the Illinois Department of Public Health on the announcement.
The rules apply to any region in Phase 4 of Gov. JB Pritzker’s Restore Illinois plan.
