ORLAND PARK, Ill. (WBBM NEWSRADIO) -- Cook County’s Public Health Department says Orland Park officials may not plan to enforce the county’s proof-of-vaccination mandate but that the county will.
The county said it will investigate any complaints about Orland Park restaurants, bars, fitness centers and any other businesses that have been ordered to check customers’ vaccination cards, but do not.
A statement from the Cook County Department of Public Health said that holds true for businesses in any other suburb, as well. The county declined an interview with WBBM Newsradio.
Tinley Park’s mayor said he’s leaving enforcement “solely” up to the county.
“My job is to protect the local economy and ensure that all are safe within our Village. At the same time, I must provide that all residents, visitors and employees are treated equally," Mayor Michael Glotz said in a statement. Glotz declined to be interviewed by WBBM Newsradio.
The county Public Health Department said initial violations would result in businesses being educated about the order, but that repeat violations could result in tickets issued, and the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office will be deciding whether to seek fines or other penalties.
The mandate is based on science and is designed to contain the surge in COVID cases, hospitalizations and deaths, according to the County.
The proof-of-vaccination order begins Monday, Jan. 3.
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