MONDAY, JULY 13
State of Illinois, City of Chicago COVID-19 Testing Locations
Click here  for a list of testing sites throughout the state of Illinois. Please note - not all testing sites listed are managed by the Illinois Department of Public Health.

The city of Chicago has opened five testing sites throughout Chicago that bring testing to communities disproportionately impacted by COVID-19 global pandemic. All tests at the City testing sites are free and all people regardless of citizenship status can be tested.

Residents who are looking to be tested can register on site or online at ChicagoCOVIDTesting.com .  Click here  to find a Chicago area testing site near you.
Updated Guide - What to Do When a COVID-19 Positive Case Has Been Reported in Your Facility
 
The IRA has updated our guide of protocols to follow when a confirmed COVID-19 case has been in your facility.

The guide includes: general best practices, cleaning and disinfecting policies, employee leave requirements, notification templates, and more.

Click here  to review the updated guidelines.
License Committee to Consider Alderman Tunney's Ordinance to Extend City of Chicago Business Licenses 

This Thursday, the Committee on License and Consumer Protection will consider an ordinance introduced by former IRA Chairman Alderman Tom Tunney (44th) that would create a six month extension for Chicago business licenses.

The IRA is fully supportive of this ordinance, and we appreciate Alderman Tunney's efforts to support Chicago's business community.

Click here  to read the ordinance.
Updated for Phase IV - City of Chicago Business Self-Certification for Reopening
The city of Chicago has developed an updated self-certification program for businesses that plan to reopen in Phase IV. Employers are highly encouraged to indicate their ability to comply with the city's standards by completing the self-certification process.

Click here  to read more and take the self-certification.
Share the Illinois Restaurant Promise at Your Establishments
In partnership with the IRA and health officials across the state, restaurant owners and operators make these commitments to earn this endorsement during the COVID-19 recovery period. 

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.

Download the poster in  English  and  Spanish  for your establishments.
Please  visit our website  for the latest COVID-19 updates, in addition to the above resources and information for your business. Updated as of 6:05 p.m. on Monday, July 13.
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