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Governor Pritzker Announces Tighter COVID-19 Restrictions for Suburban Cook County
Coronavirus local
October 26, 2020

Governor Pritzker announced today that touther COVID-19 restrictions will be in place for suburban Cook County (IDPH Region 10) starting on Wednesday, October 28, driven by increases in COVID-19 case and hospitalization rates. With the restrictions announced for suburban Cook County, all of Roselle will be under Tier 1 mitigation according to the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH). DuPage and Kane Counties (IDPH Region 8) were required to undergo mitigation efforts starting October 23. These mitigation efforts include:

Bars 
  • No indoor service 
  • All outside bar service closes at 11 p.m.
  • All bar patrons should be seated at tables outside 
  • No ordering, seating, or congregating at bar (bar stools should be removed) 
  • Tables should be 6 feet apart 
  • No standing or congregating indoors or outdoors while waiting for a table or exiting
  • No dancing or standing indoors 
  • Reservations required for each party 
  • No seating of multiple parties at one table 

Restaurants
  • No indoor dining or bar service 
  • All outdoor dining closes at 11 p.m.
  • Outside dining tables should be 6 feet apart 
  • No standing or congregating indoors or outdoors while waiting for a table or exiting 
  • Reservations required for each party 
  • No seating of multiple parties at one table 

Meetings, Social Events, Gatherings 
  • Limit to lesser of 25 guests or 25% of overall room capacity 
  • No party buses 
  • Gaming and casinos close at 11 p.m., are limited to 25 percent capacity, and follow mitigations for bars and restaurants, if applicable

The Village of Roselle has compiled a list of Roselle restaurants that offer carry-out and delivery options, please visit the Roselle Restaurants: Carry Out & Delivery Options page for details about local dining options.

Additionally, Cook County based businesses can find recovery resources on the Cook County COVID-19 Recovery Small Business Assistance Program website and DuPage County based businesses can find resources to support their work on the Choose DuPage website. Applications for Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) Business Interruption Grants (BIG) are also available, with BIG grants currently prioritized for businesses directly affected by regional mitigations.

The Village continues to urge residents to follow safety protocols set forth by the CDC to help slow the spread of COVID-19, including:

  • Maintaining social distancing of 6 feet apart from others not in your household
  • Wearing face coverings when in public places and when social distancing can not be maintained
  • Avoiding large group gatherings
  • Avoiding close contact with people who are sick
  • Avoiding touching your eyes, nose, and mouth
  • Staying home when you are sick
  • Covering your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash
  • Cleaning and disinfecting frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe
  • Washing your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom, before eating, and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing
  • Using an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol if soap and water are not readily available
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