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PLEASE NOTE, PUBLIC WORKS WILL BE CLEANING THE PARKING STRUCTURE AT SPRING & CHICAGO STREET TODAY.
CITY COUNCIL UPDATE

The Elgin City Council meets tonight, Wednesday, August 26th. There will be an ordinance amendment up for consideration to address limiting the use of parking decks to people parking or removing cars.

City Council Agenda - Meeting at 7pm

Stream the video live on Facebook or on the City's website here.
NEW GUIDANCE FOR DINING

Effective today, patrons at restaurants and bars in Illinois must now wear masks when interacting with wait staff and other employees under new state health guidelines.

The new guidelines require patrons at bars, restaurants and other establishments statewide to wear a face covering over their mouth and nose when interacting with staff. This includes when wait staff takes orders, delivers food and beverages or serves tables in general. It applies to indoor and outdoor dining as well as any other facilities with food services areas like indoor recreational facilities, museums and entertainment venues. Review the updated guidelines for dining here and for more detail read the official documentation from IDPH here.
KANE COUNTY CORONAVIRUS RELIEF FUND

The U.S. Department of Treasury allocated $92,900,218 of Coronavirus Relief Funds to Kane County under the CARES Act to help alleviate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in our communities.

This initiative for economic recovery established guidelines and strategic priorities for the disbursement of funds to move federal funding to communities, non-profits and businesses in need of direct financial relief.

Small businesses and non-profit organizations will be able to apply in the coming weeks. Visit the County's website here to learn more and be prepared to apply promptly if your business meets qualifications.
STREET CLOSURE NOTICE

On Friday, September 4th, Side Street Studio Arts will host an "Elgin Fringe Festival Preview Picnic" on Grove Avenue. The street will be closed to traffic from 2:00pm to 9:00pm. Fencing will be up on the street while the sidewalks will remain passable. Picnic tables will be set-up on the street. The event itself is from 4:00pm to 7:00pm. The entrance to Fountain Square will remain accessible. The event will not include DuPage Court. Side Street representatives will be monitoring the fenced area to follow Covid guidelines and to ensure max attendance is 50 people or under at any given time. For complete event details click here.
FREE FACE MASKS AVAILABLE

The DNA has a limited supply of face masks available for Downtown Elgin businesses. The masks are adjustable and reuasable/washable. Please email team DNA to request your free masks (up to 50 per business). Available while supplies last. First come first served.
ATTENTION: PROPERTY OWNERS

Team DNA continues to receive a volume of inquires from prospective new business tenants and property owners.

Help us promote your available spaces to these leads! Please make sure your property listings are current on DowntownElgin.com. Please click here to review your properties and Email Team DNA to request edits.
COVID-19 RESOURCES FOR BUSINESSES

Remember to utilize the Covid-19 Business Resource page on DowntownElgin.com for the latest news and important links.
DOWNTOWN ELGIN ROPE OFFICER

Business owners, please be part of the solution but calling in any concerning activity you encounter. Remember to utilize the "WHO TO CALL" infographic for guidance on reporting.

You can also Contact Officer Ryan Nelis directly with questions or to discuss any ongoing concerns via email at nelis_r@cityofelgin.org or call 224-806-127.
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