CPD investigating officers' alleged roles in bar party that violated Chicago COVID-19 regulations

Garfield ridge bar cited last month
Saturday, February 6, 2021
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago police have opened an internal investigation into some officers' role in a party at a bar.

Guide's Sports Club in the city's Southwest Side Garfield Ridge neighborhood was cited last month for COVID-19 violations at that party.
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An anonymous allegation claimed the party was for a retiring commander.

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In a statement, the Chicago Police Department said it "takes this incident seriously" and "Department members who are found to have violated the City's COVID orders will be held accountable."
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The city of Chicago has cited over 300 businesses for violating various COVID-19 regulations since the pandemic began, officials previously said.

Businesses cited for violating COVID-19 restrictions can receive two citations with a potential fine of up to $10,500, the Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection said. If a business repeatedly violates regulations, they may face extended closure of the establishment.
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