Local Business Guide: What's Open And Closed In Wilmette

WILMETTE, IL — The economic impact of the new coronavirus has been unprecedented. Record numbers of workers have been laid off, and many businesses have been forced to shutter under the statewide stay-at-home order aimed at slowing the spread of the virus.

Small businesses that depend on foot traffic and in-person customer interactions have been especially hard hit. Some local businesses are still offering delivery, pick-up, remote services and transactions at a distance to continue to serve the Wilmette and Kenilworth communities.

Last week, we put out a call on Wilmette-Kenilworth Patch to area businesses with a request to update their status, offer details on how customers can continue to patronize them and to let the community know how they can best help during these challenging times.

Find the Wilmette-Kenilworth "What's Open, What's Closed" directory here »

Some of the local businesses who responded so far:

• The Backyard Barbecue Store, 535 Green Bay Road, is doing curbside pickup from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.
• Nick's Neighborhood Bar & Grill, 1168 Wilmette Ave., is open from 4 to 9 p.m. daily for carry out and delivery.
• Canning & Canning LLC, the business attorneys with offices at 1000 Skokie Blvd., are available for calls and contactless services.
• Partners in Excellence LLC is offering remote personal and business consulting.

In an effort to help readers support businesses that serve the Wilmette area, Patch will keep the directory online for the duration of the COVID-19 crisis. Businesses may update their status at any time. To help support our local merchants and business owners, share the article or a link to the guide with neighbors, via email and social media. The businesses need our support.

Patch will be rolling out a number of new initiatives and resources to help local business owners in the coming days, so stay tuned and please stay safe. Representatives of Wilmette and Kenilworth businesses who have not yet been listed in the guide may fill out this form.