Illinois

[tower912]

 

[Eldon]

Good short clip describing the five-phase plan from the gov:

https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/coronavirus/heres-a-breakdown-of-the-5-phases-of-illinois-reopening-plan/2266956/

tldr: data will dictate the full reopening

[Lennys Tap]

Good short clip describing the five-phase plan from the gov:

https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/coronavirus/heres-a-breakdown-of-the-5-phases-of-illinois-reopening-plan/2266956/

tldr: data will dictate the full reopening

No gatherings of more than 50 people until there is a cure/vaccine.

[Pakuni]

No gatherings of more than 50 people until there is a cure/vaccine.

It clearly doesn't say that.

[Lennys Tap]

It clearly doesn't say that.

My mistake - vaccine or highly effective treatment widely available.

[Galway Eagle]

No gatherings of more than 50 people until there is a cure/vaccine.

Concerts at small bars only I guess?

[Skatastrophy]

This shows the daily key metrics for the 4 zones in Illinois. 3 zones are ready for Phase 3, and the fourth zone is on its way. We are getting there!

http://www.dph.illinois.gov/restore

[drewm88]

This shows the daily key metrics for the 4 zones in Illinois. 3 zones are ready for Phase 3, and the fourth zone is on its way. We are getting there!

http://www.dph.illinois.gov/restore

Thanks for this link. Really helpful.

By my read, NE will be on track with all metrics as of the next update, when the 5/4 numbers come off the rolling average they're using.

[MU82]

I don't speak Pritzker. We might be coming to Chicago to visit our son, DIL and grand-twins over Mem Day weekend. What phase will the city likely be in then?

[Warriors4ever]

We will still be in phase two, and the stay-at-home order is in effect until May 26. Plus Mayor Lightfoot has stricter guidelines. I can’t imagine either of them moving the city to phase 3 before Memorial Day weekend even if the metrics take a steep dive, frankly.

[MU82]

We will still be in phase two, and the stay-at-home order is in effect until May 26. Plus Mayor Lightfoot has stricter guidelines. I can’t imagine either of them moving the city to phase 3 before Memorial Day weekend even if the metrics take a steep dive, frankly.

Thanks. Good to know.

[drewm88]

I don't speak Pritzker. We might be coming to Chicago to visit our son, DIL and grand-twins over Mem Day weekend. What phase will the city likely be in then?

Wait a week, and we should be in phase 3. Not sure if that makes a difference for you and the fam. I don't imagine your weekend plans involve a lot of haircuts and non-essential shopping.

[MU82]

Wait a week, and we should be in phase 3. Not sure if that makes a difference for you and the fam. I don't imagine your weekend plans involve a lot of haircuts and non-essential shopping.

Thanks. Unfortunately, Mem Day weekend is when my wife is available to go.

[Pakuni]

The brave leaders of the Naperville Park District wants to spend tens of thousands of taxpayers' money to try to make a futile point, I guess.

https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200515/naperville-park-district-to-take-legal-action-to-reopen-parks-facilities

[Warriors4ever]

https://www.daily-journal.com/news/local/44-coronavirus-cases-reported-at-del-monte/article_8e8a58c8-970b-11ea-8688-c33323c044e4.html

Outbreak at the Del Monte plant in Kankakee, which is now a hot spot per the New York Times graphs.

[4everwarriors]

I don't speak Pritzker. We might be coming to Chicago to visit our son, DIL and grand-twins over Mem Day weekend. What phase will the city likely be in then?

Fooked up phase, hey?

[Lighthouse 84]

Good to see enough people in the joint committee convinced Pritzker to scrap his emergency rule. 

https://patch.com/illinois/springfield-il/emergency-rule-threatening-owners-open-businesses-withdrawn?utm_content=illinois&utm_campaign=blasts&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&fbclid=IwAR0YW5nJHU-RZqtnlSNlcgoNormGO5qaqEihLGNjK7aTDrt11z8d_WrGdAA

[Galway Eagle]

Outdoor restaurants opening next phase. I'm guessing we'll see every place around the state applying for a sidewalk patio permit.

[MU Fan in Connecticut]

Outdoor restaurants opening next phase. I'm guessing we'll see every place around the state applying for a sidewalk patio permit.

Outdoor seating in restaurants began in Connecticut today.  They are waiving permits and allowing restaurants to set up in parking lots if available.

[Galway Eagle]

Outdoor seating in restaurants began in Connecticut today.  They are waiving permits and allowing restaurants to set up in parking lots if available.

Smart. Hope Illinois does the same though I doubt it as there's money to be made.

[Hards Alumni]

Smart. Hope Illinois does the same though I doubt it as there's money to be made.

Gotta keep the water on!

[Pakuni]

Smart. Hope Illinois does the same though I doubt it as there's money to be made.

Several Chicago suburbs are doing this, including some that are closing streets/intersections and allowing restaurants to place tables in the right of way.
In most towns - at least those with home rule - it'll be up to local boards, not the state.

[MU Fan in Connecticut]

Several Chicago suburbs are doing this, including some that are closing streets/intersections and allowing restaurants to place tables in the right of way.
In most towns - at least those with home rule - it'll be up to local boards, not the state.

My childhood town in Connecticut is closing Main Street off and making it pedestrian only and opening up public parking.

[Hards Alumni]

My childhood town in Connecticut is closing Main Street off and making it pedestrian only and opening up public parking.

A large part of me wishes that every town could have an area like this.  There is something so nice about pedestrian only areas.

[jesmu84]

Downtown Indianapolis will have several high-traffic streets shut down for restaurants/bars.

Good luck with social distancing in that scenario