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To mark summer’s official end, city officials on Monday released new guidelines designed to help restaurants and some bars keep serving diners and drinkers outside in cold weather.
Eateries that have a sidewalk cafe permit, outdoor patio license or are part of an expanded outdoor dining area can keep serving patrons outside in an effort to reduce the chance of spreading the coronavirus, according to the rules released by city officials.
City officials have yet to announce the winners of the winter design challenge, so restaurant owners and operators are on their own while designing outdoor eating and drinking areas that are warm enough to attract diners.
Rules imposed by Mayor Lori Lightfoot and the Chicago Department of Public Health limit restaurants and bars that serve food to no more than 25% of their normal indoor capacity or 50 people, whichever is…
