On May 5, Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced a five-phase plan, Restore Illinois, designed to safely reopen the state’s economy following the stay-at-home order that was intended to slow the spread of the virus that causes COVID-19.
On Sunday, the state issued specific guidelines for 10 industries to comply with the safety precautions in the plan.
The state is expected to enter phase 3 of the plan at the end of week, allowing thousands of residents to return to work and reopening retail businesses, offices, manufacturing, barbershops and salons, summer programs, various outdoor recreation activities and bars and restaurants for outdoor dining.
In addition to the return to work and reopening of specific businesses, phase 3 permits small group gatherings of 10 people or fewer; participation in select sports and outdoor activities, including tennis, boating and camping; and other activities where safe social distancing can be practiced.
Residents must continue to follow public health guidelines around social distancing, sanitization and face coverings.
