Reopening Plan In Orland Park Includes 4 Phases

ORLAND PARK, IL — Even before Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker extended the state's stay-at-home order amid the coronavirus crisis until the end of May, officials in Orland Park were working on a local reopening plan. It's a phased approach and "a measured way to reopen the economy while keeping our residents safe," according to a summary of the plan.

The plan is detailed, but is divided down into four phases, with different kinds of businesses being allowed to reopen at the various phases. The village had already announced their plans to move forward with all regular summer events, as well as an additional concert series, and has been met with a mixed reaction.

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"Phase Zero" includes the reopening of bike shops, book stores, dog groomers and other businesses "that could be considered essential," the plan states.

"Phase One" includes the reopening of barbershops, beauty salons, nail salons, restaurants and some other businesses.

All businesses are to reopen in "Phase Two," and "Phase Three" includes a complete reopening, according to the plan.

After all three phases, officials will "monitor progress and implement social distancing measures, if needed."

There's no specific timeline to the phases of the plan, but a number of prerequisites are outlined for moving from phase to phase here.

Mayor Keith Pekau outlines the plan in this video released just before Pritzker extended the stay-at-home order.

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