Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s Heavy Hand: ‘Vaccine-Free, Your Time Is Up.’

On Tuesday, Chicago Democratic Mayor Lori Lightfoot followed in the footsteps of Boston’s Mayor Michelle Wu (D) and Washington, D.C.’s Mayor Muriel Bowser (D) by announcing a slew of new COVID-19 rules specifically aimed at making life difficult for the unvaccinated. The new mandates impose vaccine requirements on bars, restaurants, coffee shops, gyms, and entertainment venues for any person in Chicago ages five and older.