The CDC has lifted mask requirements for vaccinated individuals, what does that mean for employers? Earlier this month, the CDC issued new guidance that Fully Vaccinated individuals can resume activities without wearing...more
Governor Pritzker has announced that on Friday, May 14, 2021, the state of Illinois will enter the “Bridge Phase” of the Restore Illinois Plan, which will increase occupancy limits for many industries. In addition,...more
As we continue our weekly update on COVID-19 related litigation, we have decided that this 19th issue of Unprecedented is the most fitting time for a format change to make viewing our content easier. Now, all content is...more
Illinois, Chicago, and Cook County have issued new guidance and restrictions as COVID-19 cases continue to rise around the country. Governor J.B. Pritzker has announced an update the state reopening plan. The City of...more
Last month, Governor J.B. Pritzker, in conjunction with the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), released Phase IV of the Restore Illinois Plan. This plan...more
As Illinois moves to Phase 4 of its COVID 19 response, we see relative quiet on the legislative front. We’re watching for the prospects of an additional round of COVID 19-related stimulus out of Washington perhaps in the next...more
As the City of Chicago and the rest of Illinois prepare to enter Phase 4 of Governor Pritzker’s Restore Illinois plan on June 26, 2020, condominium associations and other common interest communities willing to assume the...more
On Friday evening, May 29, 2020, Governor Pritzker issued an Executive Order stating that businesses “must follow” the detailed Phase 3 reopening guidance recently published by the Department of Commerce and Economic...more
As Illinois (with the exception of Chicago) reopens today, Illinois employers should be aware of Governor Pritzker’s released Phase 3 Guidelines for Reopening Business and Returning People to Work Safely. The guidelines are...more
On May 5, 2020, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker issued a phased, regional plan for reopening the State’s economy, entitled Restore Illinois: A Public Health Approach to Safely Reopen Our State (the “Plan”). The Plan is...more
How cities, counties and states are actively enforcing their COVID-19 orders is all over the map, but criminal and/or civil penalties are on the books in some areas. For example, last Friday, May 15, the Illinois Governor...more
Governor J.B. Pritzker released Restore Illinois, a five-phased plan to reopen the state of Illinois on Tuesday, May 5. In conjunction with this plan, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) issued several resources...more
While Illinois’ “Stay-at-Home” Order remains in effect through May 29, Governor Pritzer has issued “Restore Illinois,” a public health plan addressing the gradual reopening of the state in five phases. The state will move...more
On Tuesday, May 5, Governor J.B. Pritzker announced a reopening plan for the state of Illinois. The Restore Illinois plan is divided into five phases, with the first two phases reflecting the restrictions imposed by the...more
After issuing Executive Orders responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, including an Order extending Illinois’ stay-at-home mandate through May 30, 2020, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has unveiled the “Restore Illinois” plan...more
On May 5, 2020, Illinois Govern J.B. Pritzker issued a multi-phase approach to reopening the State of Illinois in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. This document, titled “Restore Illinois,” is a comprehensive approach to...more
On April 30, 2020, Governor Pritzker signed Executive Order 2020-32 (COVID-19 Executive Order No. 30) (the “Revised Order”), extending Illinois’ stay-at-home mandate through May 29, 2020. While the Revised Order extends many...more
On April 30, 2020, Governor Pritzker issued Executive Order 2020-32, effective May 1, extending social distancing requirements and, among other things, issuing new guidelines for Illinois employers. The key...more
On April 30, 2020, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker issued Executive Order 2020-32, Executive Order in Response to COVID-19. The new order modifies the previous shelter in place order and is effective May 1 to May 30, 2020....more
On Monday, April 27, 2020, Missouri Governor Mike Parson announced “Phase One” of the “Show Me Strong Recovery Plan” to gradually reopen the economic and social activity in the state, beginning on May 4, 2020. As part of...more