Oak Brook makes masks mandatory

Oak Brook will require residents and visitors to wear masks or cloth face coverings over their nose and mouth while in public beginning at noon Friday, based on an executive order by Village President Gopal Lalmalani in response to the COVID-19 situation.

Lalmalani said he would like to see residents, visitors and store workers begin wearing the face coverings in public immediately. Several towns already have instituted such requirements.

"Oak Brook's masking requirement does not apply to people who are out walking or jogging for exercise, driving alone in their cars or in their yards with members of their own household. Each business that is open must either supply or require their employees to wear face coverings when dealing with the public. Individuals out in the public must maintain social distancing guidelines and continue with frequent hand washing." Lalmalani said in a news release.