Chicago police investigate officers’ alleged roles in Guide’s Sports Club party violating COVID regulations

CHICAGO (WLS) – Chicago police have launched an internal investigation into the role of some officers in a party at a bar.

Guide’s Sports Club in the city of Southwest Side Garfield Ridge was cited last month for COVID-19 offenses during the party.

According to an anonymous allegation, the party was in favor of a retiring commander.

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In a statement, the Chicago Police Department said it “takes this incident seriously” and “members of the department found to have violated the city’s COVID orders will be held accountable.”

The city of Chicago has cited more than 300 businesses for violating COVID-19 regulations since the pandemic began, officials said earlier.

Businesses cited for violating COVID-19 restrictions could receive two citations with a potential fine of up to $ 10,500, the Department of Business and Consumer Protection said. If a business repeatedly violates the terms, the business can be closed longer.