New Restrictions Start Friday In Elgin: What To Know

Elgin IL

22 October, 2020

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ELGIN, IL — Elgin will be under a slew of new coronavirus restrictions come Friday. Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced earlier this week that state official will impose new restrictions Friday on Region 8 (Kane and DuPage) and Region 7 (Will and Kankakee counties) after positivity rates in those two regions eclipsed 8 percent for three straight days. No Indoor Dining, Drinking In Kane-DuPage Amid Coronavirus Surge The state's regional coronavirus-mitigation strategies include a ban on indoor service at restaurants and bars, as well as a cap on the size of public gatherings. The increased mitigations do not include any new restrictions on retail stores, salons and personal-care businesses, or group recreational activities. Where To Vote Early In Kane County: Map Public health officials will lift additional regional restrictions once those positivity rates drop below 6.5 percent for three days in a row. State officials could implement "Tier 2" mitigation strategies if regional positivity rates remain above 8 percent for 14 days. Tier 2 mitigations would include further limitations on in-person dining and social gatherings, a ban on indoor recreational activities, new restrictions at hospitals, and a return to curbside pickup from retail stores. Illinois Coronavirus Update Oct. 22 — Don't miss updates in Elgin as they are announced — Sign up for Patch news alerts and newsletters. Pritzker said his administration will give priority consideration to businesses in regions facing new restrictions through the state's $220 million Business Interruption Grants program. Potential COVID-19 Vaccines Will Be Verified By IL: Pritzker Take a look below to see what's expected to change Friday, and what isn't, under the state's new coronavirus restrictions in Elgin. RESTAURANTS/BARSMust close by 11, can open no earlier than 6 a.m. No indoor serviceTables 6 feet apartReservations required for each party/only one party per tableNo bar stoolsNo dancing indoorsCustomers must not congregate while waiting to pick up orders PUBLIC EVENTS/SOCIAL GATHERINGSLimited to the lesser of 25 guests or 25 percent of overall room capacity (indoor and outdoor)No party busesCasinos/gaming establishments must close by 11 p.m./limited to 25 percent capacity (must follow restrictions for bars/restaurants if applicable) GROUP RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES — fitness centers, sports, etc.No changes due to new restrictions - all guidance effective Aug. 15 remains in effect Outdoor activities can continue under current DCEO guidance REGIONAL NEWS: Kane Co. Democrats Label Trump Rally A Superspreader For COVID-19New Restrictions Require Recommitment To Safety Measures: Mayor64 Coronavirus Cases In St. Charles D303 Since Schools ReopenedLate-Night Liquor Ban Lifted Despite Surge In Coronavirus Cases