State Issues New Face Covering Guidelines for Restaurant and Bar Patrons
Today, the state of Illinois announced revised guidelines for restaurants and bar establishments statewide to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
These latest guidelines will require patrons to wear a mask during any interaction with wait staff, food service workers and other employees at bars and restaurants. Face coverings must be worn over the nose and mouth when patrons are approached and served by staff, including but not limited to when employees take patrons orders, deliver food and beverages, and service tables.
This guidance will also apply to other facilities with food services areas that are currently subject to the Restore Illinois guidance, such as indoor recreational facilities, museums and entertainment venues.
New guidelines go into effect tomorrow, Wednesday, August 26 and will require face coverings to be worn both in indoor and outdoor dining settings in all eleven regions in the state.
Click here to read the updated guidelines for restaurants and bars.
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City of Chicago Launches Winter Outdoor Dining Design Contest in Collaboration with IRA |
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Today, Mayor Lightfoot, in partnership with the IRA, IDEO, and BMO Harris Bank announced the Winter Design Challenge, a first-of-its-kind competition that will engage community members to reimagine the winter outdoor dining experience in Chicago.
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought a variety of challenges to Chicago’s restaurant and bar owners, and the Winter Design Challenge will draw on the expertise and creativity of Chicago residents to propose innovative outdoor dining solutions that adhere to COVID-19 protocols.
The Challenge will run from August 25 to September 7, with winners announced in mid-September.
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Will County Small Business Assistance Grant Applications Now Available
Will County has earmarked more than $24 million for a Small Business Assistance Grant Program to provide financial assistance to small businesses impacted by COVID-19 so they can maintain operations.
Businesses in Will County may be eligible for up to $15,000. Eligibility criteria includes: business located in Will County, annual revenue must not exceed $2.5 million, business must employ fewer than 25 employees, and more.
Businesses are encouraged to visit the Will County website for additional info, FAQs, webinars, and the grant application.
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Chicago Women's Restaurant Week Kicks Off Tomorrow |
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The Chicago JBF “Let’s Talk” Forum is proud to present Women's Restaurant Week from Wednesday, August 26 to Monday, August 31 to kick off and celebrate Women's Equality Day.
Women-owned restaurants, bakeries, food-related and beverage businesses in Chicago are offering a dine-in special (any dish or tasting menu), product sale, delivery, or pick up offer and more to to showcase their businesses to Chicago.
The IRA and Choose Chicago are proud to celebrate and support the efforts of these dynamic women in the industry.
Click here to make plans to support Women's Restaurant Week.
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New Mitigations for Restaurants and Bars in Will and Kankakee Counties, Effective Wednesday
Yesterday, Governor Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced new COVID-19 mitigation efforts will be implemented in Region 7, the greater Will and Kankakee County areas, beginning Wednesday, August 26 after the region reached 8 percent positivity for three days.
Region 4, the Metro East region, which is already operating under additional mitigations, continues to report increasing COVID-19 positivity rates and will have until Wednesday, September 2 at their current mitigation level before the state must move to impose further mitigation in the region.
For Region 7, mitigation measures taking effect Wednesday, include no indoor service at restaurants and bars, all outside service must close at 11:00 p.m., and more.
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Register Now - 30 Marketing Ideas in 30 Minutes Webinar |
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This webinar is provided in partnership with Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and the Cook County Community Recovery Initiative.
**Este seminario web se transmitirá en inglés y español.**
**此网络研讨会有中文及英文两种放送版本**
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Please visit our website for the latest COVID-19 updates, in addition to the above resources and information for your business. Updated as of 5:40 p.m. on Tuesday, August 25.
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