Testing Locations, Extending Business Licenses Ordinance

The Illinois Restaurant Association continues to engage with local, state, and federal officials to help our employers and employees address concerns about COVID-19.

Please see the below resources and information for your business - updated as of 6:30 p.m. on Monday, July 13.

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State of Illinois, City of Chicago COVID-19 Testing Locations

Click here for a list of testing sites throughout the state of Illinois. Please note - not all testing sites listed are managed by the Illinois Department of Public Health.

The city of Chicago has opened five testing sites throughout Chicago that bring testing to communities disproportionately impacted by COVID-19 global pandemic. All tests at the City testing sites are free and all people regardless of citizenship status can be tested.

Residents who are looking to be tested can register on site or online at ChicagoCOVIDTesting.com. Click here to find a Chicago area testing site near you.

Updated What to Do Guide - COVID-19 Positive Case in Your Facility

The IRA has updated our guide of protocols to follow when a confirmed COVID-19 case has been in your facility.

The guide includes: general best practices, cleaning and disinfecting policies, employee leave requirements, notification templates, and more.

Click here to review the updated guidelines.

License Committee to Consider Ordinance to Extend Business Licenses

This Thursday, the Committee on License and Consumer Protection will consider an ordinance introduced by former IRA Chairman Alderman Tom Tunney (44th) that would create a six month extension for Chicago business licenses.

The IRA is fully supportive of this ordinance, and we appreciate Alderman Tunney's efforts to support Chicago's business community.

Click here to read the ordinance.

Updated for Phase IV - City of Chicago Business Self-Certification for Reopening

The city of Chicago has developed an updated self-certification program for businesses that plan to reopen in Phase IV. Employers are highly encouraged to indicate their ability to comply with the city's standards by completing the self-certification process.

Click here to read more and take the self-certification.

Share the Illinois Restaurant Promise at Your Establishments

In partnership with the IRA and health officials across the state, restaurant owners and operators make these commitments to earn this endorsement during the COVID-19 recovery period. 

When customers see this endorsement, they can be comfortable that the restaurant is taking all necessary steps to protect their employees and customers and is committed to playing a leadership role in protecting our communities.

Download the poster in English and Spanish for your establishments.