Gov. J.B. Pritzker is reaching out for help for the beleaguered restaurant and bar industry, the same industry facing restrictions from his state-imposed mitigations.
“I want to urge the Congress to step up and include in the stimulus package support for restaurants and bars that have been so hard hit by the virus,” said Pritzker Tuesday at his daily COVID-19 briefing.
The Pritzker administration has said that bars and restaurants are one hotspot for the spread of the coronavirus. In November, the governor imposed Tier 3 mitigations, which closed all indoor service at establishments across the state and allowed for only outdoor dining. Owners contend that it is not feasible considering December temperatures usually hover in the thirties and lower for many parts of the state.
The governor announced Monday that dining out in Illinois will continue to be banned for at least the next few weeks. But some restaurants continue to thumb their nose at the restrictions not fearing any repercussions.
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