Palatine Looks At Allowing Dining On Streets Downtown

PALATINE, IL — Restaurants are expected to begin outdoor dining service on Friday and more retail stores will open as the state enters Phase 3 of Gov. J.B. Pritzker's reopening plan. Under Pritzker's five-stage plan, offices, retail stores, fitness centers, restaurants and bars, personal care services, youth sports, service counters, day camps and manufacturing can begin operations again but under new guidelines set up by the state that encourage social distancing and are meant to help prevent the spread of the new coronavirus.

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On Wednesday afternoon, the Palatine Village Council is expected to meet in a special session to discuss how to offer outdoor seating for downtown bars and restaurants in town. Village officials will discuss temporarily closing sidewalks, parking areas and street to offer more distance between tables at restaurants and bars.

The village council will also discuss changing the hours of operation for restaurants and bars and the possibility of allowing tents, which would have not side, to be erected in town.

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Meanwhile, businesses in Palatine planning to open can let the community know in the form below. Share what your business is currently offering, or if it has closed, as well.

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Individual communities in Illinois and various business associations may establish stricter requirements. Some municipalities have announced plans to require new applications for outdoor dining and fitness classes. Business owners should check with local authorities for location-specific restrictions and guidelines.