Dear Business Owner
Restore Illinois phase 3 business reopening set to begin Friday May 29th!
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity has released guidelines for businesses able to reopen in Phase 3 of Restore Illinois plan. You can find the entire set of guidelines
here. This website also includes a
toolkit for businesses including letters, posters, signage and social media materials. A quick reference is provided below.
Industry/Business Type
Guidelines Toolkit
Entire set of guidelines
here
RESTOREHOI webpage will provide information on reopening safely!
Reopening safely is the top priority. Businesses within City of Peoria and unincorporated Peoria a County can find guidelines for reopening at
RestoreHOI. Businesses will be able to find, review and self-certify that they will follow guidelines. This is available to any business in the HOI area. Businesses who self-certify will receive a placard to display at their locations. The public will be able to search for self-certified businesses in the area. This will be available for all residents. This allows businesses to identify themselves as following the developing practices of safety practices as they evolve. Consumers can find and choose businesses who are using updated practices to feel confident in returning to businesses using post-COVID-19 guidelines.
Supplemental information will be available at
RestoreHOI to assist with use of outdoor space for restaurants and bars. Additional information will be available for businesses to calculate indoor/outdoor capacity along with other frequently asked questions not covered by the State of Illinois specific to our jurisdiction.
Reopening Technical Assistance is Available:
May 29th is just two days away. You may have questions on specific locations, guidelines, and uses specific to you. Who do you call or contact for direct answers to your questions? We are here to help make this process go as smoothly as is possible.
Here are a list of resources within the City of Peoria to help you navigate all the uncertainty your may be experiencing. If you have questions regarding:
USE of City Streets email questions to: publicworks@peoriagov.org
Use of Sidewalks email questions to: communitydevelopment@peoriagov.org
Financial Resources email questions to: economicdevelopment@peoriagov.org
This notice (BCC19-14) is our fourteenth , and many more will follow to inform you of resources available through the City, County, State, Federal Agencies, and other partners. So please share this with other businesses that would benefit. Our next notice (BCC19.15) will focus on Peoria Stabilization funding for local area businesses.
We encourage all to comply with the stay at home order and practice social distancing.
Sincerely,
Kevin S Evans
Kevin S. Evans
Senior Economic Engagement Specialist
kevans@peoriagov.org
309-494-8651
