With cooler weather, will you dine and drink inside restaurants and bars?

Chicago restaurants can now serve more customers indoors, and people once again are being allowed to drink inside bars. But is a change in the rules enough for you?

We asked Chicagoans: With the weather getting cooler, will you be dining and drinking inside restaurants and bars? Some answers have been condensed and lightly edited for clarity.

“Nope, will do takeout to support my local restaurants, but eating inside? Absolutely not. All it takes is another customer having the virus (could be asymptomatic) to be exposed and infected. So no. Not worth the risk.” Isabelle Laye

“Sure, as long as social distancing and masks-unless-seated is enforced on restaurants. I’m not sure about bars, as people typically aren’t seated.” Anthony Murphy

“I will not be eating in restaurants this fall or winter. I will eat outside as long as I can, then will go back to carryout. I don’t believe it’s safe.” Robin McCarthy

“No because I don’t trust individuals to care enough about anyone else and stay home if they’re sick. We’ll continue curbside pickup.” Sheila Bobik

“Absolutely not. Although I wish I could support local businesses, it is not safe. COVID-19 is still very much a health threat. I shop for my mother after she had a stroke in March. I took her to the ER numerous times during this pandemic. It was terrifying. I also fear for myself. I don’t understand people who think they can ignore actual risk.” Rachel Veltman

“We love outside dining, but it is considered risky to linger inside with strangers. We still stay outside to visit our children and grandchildren. If we got closer to 1%, or we are able to get a safe and effective vaccine, we will maybe try if a restaurant adheres closely to safety.” Jana Hill

“At this point, people should do whatever they want to. If you yourself are susceptible to sickness, then you yourself need to take precautions.” Kathy Filipek

“Nope. Would rather not have thousands of dollars in medical bills to have a $25 meal.” Ron Dobis

“I think the sweet spot for going to restaurants and bars during the pandemic has passed. As the weather starts to change, it’s a bit too risky to dine inside considering how close in proximity everyone will be. It’s best to wait till outdoor dining is back again.” Cory Ousley

“Yes, we will be supporting small and local businesses so they can stay alive. We dined out indoors last Friday at a small local restaurant and plan on doing so again this upcoming Saturday. The servers wore masks, and we felt very comfortable.” Erin Marie

“No, I’ve saved so much money by cooking all of my own meals. I’m not getting back into the habit of spending at restaurants.” James Ruben

“Dining and drinking on our deck looking at the beautiful fall foliage — don’t need other people to have fun!” Nanci Lechler

“Not us. The closest we get to dining out is a drive-thru or curbside pickup. We value our lives and the lives of others so are willing to be patient. We have a roof over our head, food to eat and projects to keep us busy, so why would we risk our health for a meal in a restaurant or even a patio restaurant?” Marsha Dalton McBratney

“HARD NO. WE’VE ONLY DONE PATIO DINING FIVE TIMES SO FAR, AND THAT WAS AWKWARD ENOUGH. JUST TWO OF US. ON MY WAY TO WALGREENS, I PASSED FIVE BARS FULL OF SCREAMING BEARS FANS SPITTING INTO EACH OTHER’S FACES.” Diana Williams