You cannot wear a mask in public.
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Added: 2026/3/18
The Law
Originally enacted in the 1920s, this law was designed specifically to combat the Ku Klux Klan from marching anonymously through the streets. While it has exceptions for Halloween and public health emergencies, the statute generally prohibits concealing your identity in public spaces to prevent intimidation. It remains a serious public safety measure.
Source & Citation
Code/Statute: 720 ILCS 5/24-1(a)(8)
Illinois Compiled Statutes - Deadly Weapons and Public Order
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