The Challenges of Running a Bar in Chicago During a Pandemic
Clip: 7/15/2020 | 6m 48sVideo has Closed Captions
Local bar owners try to operate in a pandemic while respecting official constraints.
Bars have been open since the middle of June, and since that time, new coronavirus cases in young people are spiking. The city has issued warnings, citations, and closed one bar down completely. How are bar owners and managers handling their business?
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The Challenges of Running a Bar in Chicago During a Pandemic
Clip: 7/15/2020 | 6m 48sVideo has Closed Captions
Bars have been open since the middle of June, and since that time, new coronavirus cases in young people are spiking. The city has issued warnings, citations, and closed one bar down completely. How are bar owners and managers handling their business?
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