New COVID-19 ‘Mitigation Efforts’ starting Aug. 26

Governor Pritzker has announced new COVID-19 restrictions on businesses in the greater Will and Kankakee County areas.

According to Mr. Pritzker’s office, new COVID-19 positivity rates have climbed to unacceptable levels, prompting the state to re-impose certain restrictions on bars, restaurants, meetings and social gatherings in general, beginning August 26 through at least September 2, at which point the restrictions may be rolled back or increased.

The entire press release is attached below.