Governor lifts mask requirement for public transportation

Posted on April 20, 2022
On Tuesday, Gov. Pritzker said people should still do what they feel most comfortable with current COVID-19 conditions. (WJBC file photo)

By IIS Radio and Blake Haas

SPRINGFIELD – Masks are no longer required on public transportation in Illinois.

In light of Monday’s federal court ruling, Gov. Pritzker is amending a current executive order so that citizens would not have to wear a mask riding public transit, in a transit station or at the airport.

On Tuesday, the governor said people should still do what they feel most comfortable with current COVID-19 conditions.

“We’re going to continue to report on how we’re doing as a state, very importantly so that people can take the mitigation measures home and decide for themselves how they want to operate.”

According to Pritzker, governments may still enact their own rules regarding masking.

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