May 29, 2020 E-News

Restore Illinois Plan Phase 3
Independence Day Fireworks Display Canceled
MainStreet Libertyville Farmer's Market
Business Resources
MainStreet Libertyille Small Business Relief Raffle
Job Center of Lake County

Restore Illinois Plan Phase 3

Beginning today bars and restaurants are permitted to reopen with outdoor seating as part of the Restore Illinois Plan. Bars and restaurants have the option to resume operations for outdoor seating only. Tables must be six feet apart and away from the sidewalks, masks and distancing measures for staff must continue to be followed as well as other precautions. The Village is currently working with restaurants and businesses to allow for expanded or new outdoor seating areas in accordance with the Restore Illinois Plan. We will be allowing some outdoor seating on public areas to assist the restaurants while following the state guidelines and making sure that we are providing access to all of our other businesses.

Under phase three manufacturing, offices, retail, barbershops and salons will also be able to reopen to the public with capacity and other limits as well as safety precautions. Gatherings must be limited to 10 people or fewer and face coverings are also necessary. To learn more about Phase 3 click here. To read the guidelines for reopening business and returning people to work safely click here.

Independence Day Fireworks Display Canceled

The Independence Day Fireworks Display for 2020 which was scheduled for Friday, July 3^rd will not take place due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Village’s fireworks vendor required a decision by the beginning of June regarding continuing on with the show. Given that the State of Illinois has just entered Phase 3 of the Restore Illinois Plan and it is likely that we will be unable to have large gatherings on Independence Day the Village Board made the decision to cancel the event.

MainStreet Libertyville's Farmer's Market

The annual MainStreet Farmer’s Market which is held in Cook Park will open on June 4th. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the rules of the market have changed to protect guests, volunteers and farmers/vendors. Please click here to read the updated rules.

Business Resources

The Village continues to post links to various business COVID-19 resources on the NewsFlash section of our Business page. Recent additions include a list of personal protection equipment (PPE) providers, new Unemployment guidance, details on a grant from Lake County Workforce to assist businesses in adapting practices and acquiring equipment to safely continue operations, information about state and federal financial resources, and other important advisories.

MainStreet Libertyville Small Business Relief Raffle

A relief effort headed by MainStreet Libertyville will benefit local downtown businesses that have been impacted by the Illinois COVID-19 mandatory closures.

More than 50 participating downtown retailers, restaurants and salons have contributed $300 in gift cards, creating big prizes for six lucky winners. Each winner will receive gift cards in the amount of $2,650 that can be redeemed beginning on January 1, 2021.

Proceeds from the raffle will be split equally between the participating businesses, allowing businesses to benefit from an influx of cash while recovering from the financial effects of business closures and operational changes due to COVID-19.

Raffle tickets are available for purchase online for $10 at the MainStreet Libertyville website (https://mainstreetlibertyville.org/member/ticket-for-small-business-relief-raffle/). Individuals must be 18 years or older to participate.

Raffle tickets will be sold online through 5:00 p.m. on July 3, 2020, and the winning tickets will be drawn on July 4, 2020, at a time and location to be announced.
For more information, official rules and a list of participating businesses click here.

Job Center of Lake County

The Job Center of Lake County is offering several virtual workshops during the month of June. Some of which include:

- June 9- Job Search Resources During COVID-19
- June 23- Your Personal Brand and Resumes
- June 25- Industry Snapshot- Healthcare

To learn more and to register click here.

Upcoming Meetings

June 2- Parks and Recreation Committee- 6:00 p.m. (Virtual Meeting)
June 3- Human Relations Commission- 4:00 p.m. (Virtual Meeting)