Posts in May, 2020

House Bill 5574: The Proposed “COVID-19 Emergency and Economic Recovery Renter and Homeowner Protection Act” May 29

With many people out of work and unable to pay their rent or mortgages as a result of the COVID-19 crisis and the State taking ...

GOVERNOR PRITZKER’S EXTENDED STAY-AT-HOME ORDER FACES LEGAL ATTACKS May 28

Governor Pritzker extended Illinois’ stay-at-home order on May 1, 2020 (the “Extended Order”). The extension was met with mixed ...

Statewide Update on Business Reopening Guidelines May 27

On Sunday, May 24, 2020, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker issued Phase 3 Guidelines for Reopening Businesses across Illinois ...

Reopening Rockford Update: Outdoor Seating Guidelines for Rockford Bars and Restaurants May 27

Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara announced on May 25, 2020 that the City has developed Outdoor Seating Guidelines and an application ...

Reopening Rockford – Microenterprise Loans and Permit Waivers May 26

Mayor Tom McNamara announced this week that the city of Rockford will be taking several steps to assist Rockford businesses in ...

Guidance and Restrictions on Reopening Businesses in Rockford May 20

On May 20, 2020, under mounting pressure from Illinois business owners, Governor Pritzker withdrew his emergency rule allowing ...