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Ex. AGY-LOCAL-DISTRICTS-AUTHORITIES-009 Order Primary source read

Notice, 'Update on CPL Response to Coronavirus (COVID-19)' (Apr. 24, 2020 version)

Closure of all Chicago Public Library locations from noon March 21 through May 30, 2020

Chicago Public Library (Commissioner Andrea Telli), pursuant to Governor Pritzker's Executive Order 2020-10 · Chicago Public Library (City of Chicago), Illinois (municipal library) (City)

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Jurisdiction
Chicago Public Library (City of Chicago), Illinois (municipal library) · Illinois
Level
City
Authority
75 ILCS 5/4-7; Chicago Mun. Code ch. 2-96
Issued
2020-04-24 Apr. 24, 2020
Effective
2020-03-21 12:00 p.m. (read as 2020-03-21)
End
2020-05-30 (branches reopened June 8, 2020 with limited service) (read as 2020-05-30)
In force
Mar. 21, 2020 to May 30, 2020
Quarters
2020 Q2
Limitation types
Business closureGathering cap
Addressees
  • the public
  • library staff
  • program partners
Functions reached
  • SF premises closed to the public (81 locations)
  • GATH programs, story times and meeting-room rentals cancelled
  • WF library workforce
  • SC vendors, performers and program contractors
Collection
Local districts and authorities AGY-LOCAL-DISTRICTS-AUTHORITIES

Operative words

Pursuant to Governor Pritzker's order for the State of Illinois to shelter in place, Chicago Public Library is closed from noon March 21 through May 30.

Enforcement

Closure of public premises by the operating authority under EO 2020-10

Notes

Meeting rooms used by tutors, nonprofits and small businesses were closed with the buildings.