IL Businesses: Are You Open Or Closed? Join Patch's Directory

ILLINOIS — This spring, when the pandemic forced much of the economy into lockdown, Patch created hundreds of local directories with information about which businesses were closed and which remained open under some restrictions. Tens of thousands of Patch readers visited those listings repeatedly.

Today, with shutdowns on indoor dining for restaurants and bars, we'd like to help local business owners and managers again with an updated Local Business Information Center. This center will allow businesses to update their listings as reopening rules change and your business shifts gears, so Patch readers can find the most current information on hours, pickup and delivery services, appointment guidelines, special offers and more.

Inclusion in the Local Business Information Center is free. The info center will be searchable for Patch readers, and links will be shared on Patch as well as on our social media platforms and in our email newsletters in the coming weeks and months.

If you’re a local business owner or manager, you can get started by filling out the form below.