Restaurant owners in south suburban region say tighter COVID-19 restrictions are unfair – WGNTV (Chicago)

Restaurant owner Eddie Iljazi said he’s seen an 80 percent decline in business over the last two weeks at his diner-style restaurants in Elwood, Yorkville and Momence. “It feels like they’re picking on restaurants and bars specifically."
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Jay Fled
3 years ago

I live in Maricopa County AZ where all the restaurants are open for business and have been for months. Our COVID cases are under control and in decline after a surge in July. Most people have gotten the message and follow the rules so everyone can lead a somewhat normal life. I wonder why that can’t happen in Illinois?

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