New Restrictions Started Wednesday In Oswego: What To Know

OSWEGO, IL — Oswego is now under a slew of new coronavirus restrictions since Wednesday.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Sunday that state official will impose new restrictions Wednesday on Region 2 — Kendall County's reopening region — after positivity rates in those two regions eclipsed 8 percent for three straight days.
The state's regional coronavirus-mitigation strategies include a ban on indoor service at restaurants and bars, as well as a cap on the size of public gatherings.

The increased mitigations do not include any new restrictions on retail stores, salons and personal-care businesses, or group recreational activities.

Public health officials will lift additional regional restrictions once those positivity rates drop below 6.5 percent for three days in a row. State officials could implement "Tier 2" mitigation strategies if regional positivity rates remain above 8 percent for 14 days.

Tier 2 mitigations would include further limitations on in-person dining and social gatherings, a ban on indoor recreational activities, new restrictions at hospitals, and a return to curbside pickup from retail stores.

Pritzker said his administration will give priority consideration to businesses in regions facing new restrictions through the state's $220 million Business Interruption Grants program.

Take a look below to see what's expected to change and what isn't, under the state's new coronavirus restrictions in Oswego.

RESTAURANTS/BARS

• Must close by 11, can open no earlier than 6 a.m.
• No indoor service
• Tables 6 feet apart
• Reservations required for each party/only one party per table
• No bar stools
• No dancing indoors
• Customers must not congregate while waiting to pick up orders

PUBLIC EVENTS/SOCIAL GATHERING

• Limited to the lesser of 25 guests or 25 percent of overall room capacity (indoor and outdoor)
• No party buses
• Casinos/gaming establishments must close by 11 p.m./limited to 25 percent capacity (must follow restrictions for bars/restaurants if applicable)

GROUP RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES — fitness centers, sports, etc.

• No changes due to new restrictions - all guidance effective Aug. 15 remains in effect
• Outdoor activities can continue under current DCEO guidance