APRIL 24, 2020
President Trump Signs Additional PPP Funding Into Law

Today, President Trump signed an expanded small business recovery package into law - which includes an additional $310 billion in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funding.

Restaurants still need targeted help, through initiatives like the Blueprint for Recovery . The IRA looks forward to working with congressional leaders to help build bipartisan consensus around this plan so restaurants and employees survive today, recover, and rebuild in the days ahead.

Please take a minute to add your voice to this effort. Click here to send a message to Congress.
Last Call to Complete Our Reopening Illinois Survey
As the IRA continues to evaluate what reopening restaurants might look like in Illinois, it is imperative the unique nature of our industry is captured during our conversations with elected officials and government agencies.

Our goal is to include as much of your input and data as possible as we come to the table to help develop guidelines with local and state leaders.

Please take a few minutes to complete our reopening survey and share your insights. The survey will close at midnight tonight.

Click here to take the survey.
State of Illinois Stay at Home Order Extended Until May 30, Masks Required Starting May 1

Yesterday, Governor Pritzker announced that he will be signing an executive order next week to extend the state's stay-at-home order through May 30. This new executive order will also require all individuals over the age of two and without medical restrictions to wear a mask in public places where a 6-foot social distancing order can not be implemented.

There will also be new safety rules for essential businesses - including a requirement that businesses must provide face-coverings to all employees who are not able to maintain six-feet of social distancing.

The Governor has not yet released the Executive Order. The IRA will review and provide guidance when the official language is released.

Read more from Chicago Tribune and Eater Chicago .
Please  visit our website  for the latest COVID-19 updates, in addition to the above resources and information for your business - updated as of 7:00 p.m. Friday, April 24.