Follow the Pledge for Safely Reopening

MONDAY, JUNE 29

Post and Follow the Illinois Restaurant Promise for Your Team Members and Guests

This weekend, restaurants and bars across the state eagerly welcomed guests back for indoor service for the first time since mid-March.

Public health guidelines - including social distancing, occupancy restrictions, masks for diners and team members, and more - must be adhered to in order to keep our industry on a safe and steady path to reopening and recovery.

The IRA urges all restaurants and bars to follow all necessary public health guidelines for your establishments. Here is a list of resources that can help:

Review the state of Illinois reopening guidance for restaurants and bars
Establishments located in the city of Chicago should review the city's reopening guidelines
Download the Illinois Restaurant Promise poster in English and Spanish for your establishments
When customers see this endorsement, they can be comfortable that the restaurant is taking all necessary steps to protect their employees and customers and is committed to playing a leadership role in protecting our communities
Review the updated FAQs from the Illinois Liquor Control Commission
Check with an attorney in our pro bono legal network with any legal questions
Reach out to an architectural design consultant for pro bono advice on outdoor and indoor dining design
Connect with vendors that provide services and supplies for reopening
Visit our COVID-19 resource page to find the information you need for your business
Contact the IRA team anytime with questions

While Illinois has led the country in COVID-19 case decreases, several cities and states across the U.S. have taken steps to slow their reopening plans or revert to complete industry shut downs due to spikes in cases.

None of us want the state of Illinois to take a step backwards. In order for Illinois to continue to gradually and safely move forward with reopening, our restaurants and bars must follow public health guidance and restrictions to keep customers and team members safe.

Please visit our website for the latest COVID-19 updates, in addition to the above resources and information for your business. Updated as of 6:40 p.m. on Monday, June 29.