Chicago bar giving out gift cards to individuals who get COVID-19 vaccine

The Village Tap, located in the North Center neighborhood, announced on Twitter that they will be giving out 1,000 gift cards valued at $10 each, to individuals who receive the COVID-19 vaccine.

"Thank you first responders and everyone doing their part to help stem the devastation caused by COVID-19. We care deeply about our staff, our guests, as well as the safety of our community," the Village Tap said in a tweet on Wednesday.

Bars and restaurants are among the many businesses who have been hit hard by the pandemic. 

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"By getting vaccinated, you are showing you care about us and you are doing your part to help all of us move one step closer to normal," the tweet said. "As a token of our gratitude for being vaccinated, we will be giving out 1,000 gift cards (limit 1 per person) valued at $10 each."

The Village Tap says in order to claim your gift card, you will need to go into their tavern, show proof of vaccination and then a gift card will be emailed to you the following day.