Chicago police investigate alleged roles of officers in Guide’s Sports Club party, which violated COVID regulations

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

The guide’s sports club in the city’s Southwest Side Garfield Ridge was cited last month for violating COVID-19 at that party.

An anonymous accusation claimed that the party was for a retiring commander.

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In a statement, the Chicago Police Department said it was “taking this incident seriously” and that “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 companies for violating various COVID-19 regulations since the beginning of the pandemic, officials said earlier.

Companies cited for violating COVID-19 restrictions can receive two citations with a potential fine of up to $ 10,500, the Department of Business and Consumer Protection said. If a company repeatedly violates the regulations, it may face prolonged closure of the unit.