Phase 4 Reopening Guidance For Business

Phase 4 Mitigations Now in Effect as of  2/2/21. Indoor Dining Limits Expanded!

Since metrics have continued to improve, regions 10 and 11 have advanced to Phase 4 effective February 2, 2021.  To that effect, indoor dining is now expanded to groups of 10 or less and tables 6' apart.  Please note that as long as table distances and impermeable barriers are in place, Skokie Restaurants are NOT limited to 25% Capacity in Dining areas as the Skokie Health Department is not under the jurisdiction of the Cook County Health Department and as such, not subject to different regulations from Cook County.  The Village complies with those regulations as defined by IDPH.

Detailed information pertaining to Phase 4 can be found at the top of the IDPH website homepage - CLICK HERE.

For a downloadable summary of Phase 4 attributes, CLICK HERE.

Below is a summary for Phase 4 activities:

RESTAURANTS AND BARS
• Indoor dining and drinking now permitted for parties of up to 10 people
• Seated areas should be arranged so that tables allow for 6 feet between parties; impermeable barriers may be installed between booths which are less than 6 feet apart

RETAIL AND SERVICE COUNTER
• Continue capacity limit of no more than 50% occupancy

PERSONAL CARE
• Continue capacity limit of no more than 50% occupancy

INDOOR/OUTDOOR RECREATION
• Reopening select indoor recreation facilities (e.g., bowling alleys, skating rinks); indoor playgrounds and trampoline parks should remain closed
• Indoor recreation to operate at lesser of 50 customers or 50% of facility capacity

MUSEUMS
• Capacity limit of no more than 25% occupancy
• Guided tours should be limited to 50 or fewer people per group

MEETINGS AND SOCIAL EVENTS
• Limit to the lesser of 50 people or 50% of room capacity
• Multiple groups may meet in the same facility if they are socially distanced and in separate rooms

11/30/20

UPDATED - COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions For Businesses - Please CLICK HERE for the complete document

11/18/20

Additional COVID-19 Resurgence Mitigations to Begin November 20,2020

As the state and our region have and continue to experienced an increase in COVID-19 related cases, deaths, and overall positivity rate, new mitigations were ordered by the Governor to. begin November 20,2020.  As detailed in the July, 15, 2020 Restore Illinois Plan CLICK HERE.  Please CLICK HERE for the Details or on the image below.  For the latest regional metrics, CLICK HERE.

August 27, 2020 - Updated Outdoor Dining Guidelines Provide Additional Flexibility

Revised Outdoor Dining Guidelines for restaurants and bars took effect on August 27, 2020.  The guidelines provide for additional flexibility for Skokie establishments. Please CLICK HERE for details.

August 26, 2020 - Phase 4 Updated Restaurant & Bar Establishment Safety Guidelines

Based on a recent increase in COVID-19 cases, these latest safety guidelines which took effect on August 26, 2020 will require restaurant and bar patrons to wear a mask with wait staff, food service workers and other employees at bars and restaurants.  Face coverings must be worn over the nose and mouth when patrons are approached and served by staff, including but not limited to when employees take orders, deliver food and beverages, and service tables.  This guidance will also apply to other facilities with food service areas that are currently subject to Restore Illinois guidance, such as indoor recreational facilities, museums and entertainment venues.

The full guidelines maybe found by CLICKING HERE.

Phase 4 Guidelines and Links are Listed by Activity as of August 11, 2020 Launch

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To View Phase 4 Overview - CLICK HERE

Phase 4 Social Media Graphics For Your Use - All Businesses - CLICK HERE

Phase 4 Checklists - All Businesses - CLICK HERE

Retail Guidelines

The following documents apply to businesses that meet the following criteria: (CLICK HERE FOR LANDING PAGE)

• Customer-facing stores engaged in retailing merchandise and services
• Examples of retail include (non-exhaustive): grocery stores, hardware stores, clothing stores, pharmacies, department stores, shopping malls
• Note: Organizations that operate across multiple workplace environments should refer to applicable Phase IV guidelines for guidance on those workplaces
• Note: As of release, retail workplaces may operate at maximum of 50% of store capacity. Capacity restrictions will be reassessed based on the latest science and public health metrics on an ongoing basis throughout Phase IV.

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Personal Care Services Guidelines

The following documents apply to businesses that meet the following criteria: (CLICK HERE FOR LANDING PAGE)

• Hair salons, hair braiders, barber shops, nail salons, spas, massage therapy clinics, waxing centers, tattoo parlors, tanning salons, hair club services, other providers of personal care services, and salons operated by schools of barber, cosmetology, esthetics, hair braiding, and nail technology
• In Phase IV, services for personal care should be limited to: Services which can be performed while customer and employee are wearing a face covering over their nose and mouth
• In Phase IV, use of hair dryers and blow dry services are allowed
• Note: Organizations that operate across multiple workplace environments should refer to applicable Phase IV guidelines for guidance on those workplaces
• Note: As of release, personal care workplaces may operate at maximum occupancy of 50% of capacity. Capacity restrictions will be reassessed based on the latest science and public health metrics on an ongoing basis throughout Phase IV

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Service Counters Guidelines

The following documents apply to businesses that meet the following criteria: (CLICK HERE FOR LANDING PAGE)

• Customer-facing stores providing assorted services for dropped off goods
• Examples of service counters include (non-exhaustive): dry cleaners, electronics repair shops, shoe repair shops, car washes
• Note: Organizations that operate across multiple workplace environments should refer to applicable Phase IV guidelines for guidance on those workplaces
• Note: As of release, service counter workplaces may operate at maximum of 50% of capacity. Capacity restrictions will be reassessed based on the latest science and public health metrics on an ongoing basis throughout Phase IV

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Indoor and Outdoor Dining Guidelines

Please  CLICK HERE for Skokie’s Outdoor Dining Guidelines.

The following documents apply to businesses that meet the following criteria: (CLICK HERE FOR LANDING PAGE)

• At this time, restaurant and bar establishments are allowed to resume indoor dining operations, following IDPH Restaurant and Bar Establishment Reopening Safety Guidance.
• Note: Organizations that operate across multiple workplace environments should refer to applicable Phase IV guidelines for guidance on those workplaces
• Note: As of release, seated area capacity of restaurants and bars should be determined by arranging seating to provide a minimum of six feet between tables or other designated patron service areas. Indoor dining can reopen with groups of 10 or less, with tables spaced 6-feet apart in seated areas and with standing areas at no more than 25% of capacity. Capacity restrictions will be reassessed based on the latest science and public health metrics on an ongoing basis throughout Phase IV.
• Note: Additional guidance may be needed as COVID-19 outbreak conditions change, including as new information about the virus, its transmission, and impacts, becomes available.

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Health & Fitness Centers Guidelines 

The following documents apply to businesses that meet the following criteria: (CLICK HERE FOR LANDING PAGE)

• Customer-facing facilities engaged in health and fitness services
• Examples of health and fitness centers include (non-exhaustive): gyms; fitness centers; yoga, dance, cycling, pilates, and barre studios
• Note: Organizations that operate across multiple workplace environments should refer to applicable Phase IV guidelines for guidance on those workplaces
• Note: As of release, health and fitness workplaces may operate at maximum of 50% of occupancy at any given time. Capacity restrictions will be reassessed based on the latest science and public health metrics on an ongoing basis throughout Phase IV

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Offices Guidelines

The following documents apply to businesses that meet the following criteria: (CLICK HERE FOR LANDING PAGE)

• Conduct operations from within non-customer-facing office spaces (standalone and within multi-tenant buildings)
• Examples of businesses operating within offices include (non-exhaustive): legal services, accounting services, architectural/engineering design
• Note: Organizations that operate across multiple workplace environments should refer to applicable Phase IV guidelines for guidance on those workplaces
• Note: As of release, offices may operate at maximum occupancy of 50% of office capacity. Capacity restrictions will be reassessed based on the latest science and public health metrics on an ongoing basis throughout Phase IV

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Manufacturing Guidelines

The following documents apply to businesses that meet the following criteria: (CLICK HERE FOR LANDING PAGE)

• Non-customer-facing facilities engaged in the mechanical, physical, or chemical transformation of materials, substances, or components into new products
• Examples of manufacturing facilities include (non-exhaustive): plants, factories, mills
• Note: Organizations that operate across multiple workplace environments should refer to applicable Phase IV guidelines for guidance on those workplaces

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Indoor and Outdoor Recreation Guidelines

The following documents apply to businesses that meet the following criteria: (CLICK HERE FOR LANDING PAGE)

• Customer-facing establishments primarily engaged in providing indoor and outdoor recreational and amusement services
• Examples of indoor and outdoor recreation businesses include (non-exhaustive): arcades, bingo halls, bowling alleys, escape rooms, ice skating, roller skating, laser tag, driving ranges, outdoor shooting ranges, paintball courses, outdoor adventure parks
• Amusement parks, trampoline parks and indoor playgrounds should remain closed
• Water parks and recreational swimming will be allowed to reopen in accordance with guidance published by IDPH
• Note: Organizations that operate across multiple workplace environments should refer to applicable Phase IV guidelines for guidance on those workplaces
• Note: As of release, indoor recreation facilities should operate at lesser of 50 customers OR 50% of facility capacity. Outdoor recreation facilities should limit group sizes to 50 customers, with multiple groups permitted if proper social distancing and group management is enforced. Capacity restrictions and group sizes will be reassessed based on the latest science and public health metrics on an ongoing basis throughout Phase IV.

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Youth and Adult Sports Guidelines

The following documents apply to businesses that meet the following criteria: (CLICK HERE FOR LANDING PAGE)

• Organizations operating recreational sport activities
• Examples of youth and adult sports include (non-exhaustive): competitive sports games or matches, competitive tournaments, group sports lessons, team or group sports practices
• In Phase IV, youth and adult sports activities include drills, practices, lessons
• For tennis, refer to Guidance on Tennis
• Note: Organizations that operate across multiple workplace environments should refer to applicable Phase IV guidelines for guidance on those workplaces
• Note: As of release, youth and adult sports venues may operate at maximum of 50% of facility capacity, at maximum of 20% seating capacity for spectators, and with groups of up to 50. Capacity restrictions and group sizes will be reassessed based on the latest science and public health data on an ongoing basis throughout Phase IV

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Day Camps Guidelines 

The following documents apply to businesses that meet the following criteria: (CLICK HERE FOR LANDING PAGE)

• Day camps not licensed by the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS)
• Examples of day camps include (non-exhaustive): recreational day camps, educational day camps, religious day camps
• In Phase IV, day camps are limited to: Camps taking place during the day only (no overnight camps permitted)
• Note: Organizations that operate across multiple workplace environments should refer to applicable Phase IV guidelines for guidance on those workplaces
• Note: As of release, day camps may operate at maximum of 50% of facility capacity with group sizes of 15 participants or fewer (limited to 10 children in programs with changing participants week-by-week). Capacity restrictions will be reassessed based on the latest science and public health metrics on an ongoing basis throughout Phase IV

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Meetings and Social Events Guidelines

The following documents apply to businesses that meet the following criteria: (CLICK HERE FOR LANDING PAGE)

• Hotel meeting rooms and ballrooms, as well as other indoor and outdoor event venues. Excludes arenas, stadiums, and other mass gathering venues
• Note: Organizations that operate across multiple workplace environments should refer to applicable Phase IV guidelines for guidance on those workplaces
• Note: As of release, meetings and social events are limited to lesser of 50 guests with OR 50% of overall room capacity. Capacity restrictions will be reassessed based on the latest science and public health metrics on an ongoing basis throughout Phase IV.

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Museums Guidelines

The following documents apply to businesses that meet the following criteria: (CLICK HERE FOR LANDING PAGE)

• Establishments primarily engaged in the preservation and exhibition of objects of historical, cultural, and educational value
• Examples of museums include (non-exhaustive): museums, aquariums
• Note: In Museums Guidelines, “employee” means paid employee or volunteer
• Note: Organizations that operate across multiple workplace environments should refer to applicable Phase IV guidelines for guidance on those workplaces
• Note: As of release, museums may operate public-facing areas of establishment at no more than 25% of occupancy at any given time. Capacity restrictions will be reassessed based on the latest science and public health metrics on an ongoing basis throughout Phase IV.

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Theaters and Performing Arts Guidelines

The following documents apply to businesses that meet the following criteria: (CLICK HERE FOR LANDING PAGE)

• Seated theaters, cinemas, and performing arts centers primarily engaged in showing live or pre-recorded performances
• Examples of productions shown by theaters and cinema businesses include (non-exhaustive): plays, musicals, orchestras, operas, comedy/ improvisational shows, movies, pre-recorded events
• These guidelines apply to ticketed events with seating available for all customers; general admission shows and/or events without seating (e.g., standing room only) are not permitted at this time
• Note: Organizations that operate across multiple workplace environments should refer to applicable Phase IV guidelines for guidance on those workplaces
• Note: As of release, indoor theaters and performing arts venues should operate at lesser of 50 guests OR 50% of overall theater or performance space capacity. Crowd scenes are not to exceed 50 people. Outdoor theaters and performing arts venues should operate at 20% of overall theater or performance space capacity. Capacity restrictions and group sizes will be reassessed based on the latest science and public health metrics on an ongoing basis throughout Phase IV

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Outdoor Seated Spectator Events

The following documents apply to businesses and venues that meet the following criteria (CLICK HERE FOR LANDING PAGE)

• Outdoor seated sports venues, arenas, stadiums, facilities, fields or courts engaged in showing live sports games
• Examples of spectator sports include (non-exhaustive): auto race tracks, baseball fields, football fields
• For golf tournaments, CLICK HERE
• Tor tennis matches, CLICK HERE
• These guidelines apply to outdoor spectator sports only; indoor spectator sports not permitted at this time
• These guidelines apply to ticketed events with seating available for all spectators; general admission shows and/or events without seating (e.g. standing room only) are not permitted at this time
• Note: Organizations that operate across multiple workplace environments should refer to applicable Phase IV guidelines for guidance on those workplaces
• Note: As of release, outdoor spectator sports venues may operate at a maximum of 20% of seating capacity fpor spectators. Capacity restrictions will be reassessed based on the latest science and public health metrics on an ongoing basis throughout Phase IV

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