Alderman Catches Coronavirus While Dining Out, Urges Mask-Wearing

ST. CHARLES, IL — Second Ward Alderman Rita Payleitner implored St. Charles residents to follow Illinois’ mask mandates, revealing she developed a mild case of COVID-19 after dining out, according to a report by the Kane County Chronicle.

Payleitner told the City Council during its Tuesday meeting that she caught the coronavirus while eating outside a local restaurant, despite going during off hours and sitting at a table that was properly spaced out, the report states.

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Payleitner said she likely contracted the virus from “unmasked conversation” with her friend, urging residents to follow a new mandate from the Illinois Department of Public Health that requires diners to wear masks during all interactions with restaurant employees.

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"Had I worn my mask while talking and eating, I wouldn't have had the experience. So folks, wear your masks and practice safe distancing," Payleitner said, according to the report.

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