Details, if anyone is interested
What’s open?
In California and Illinois, for example, essential services remain open such as:
- Banks
- Gas stations
- Grocery stores
- Hardware stores
- Medical offices
- Pharmacies
- Public parks and open recreation areas (Parks may be closed at the discretion of each jurisdiction)
- Restaurants (For delivery or takeout only)
Essential state and local government functions also remain open, including law enforcement and offices that provide government programs and services.
What’s closed?
- Dine-in restaurants
- Bars and nightclubs
- Entertainment venues
- Gyms and fitness studios
- Public events and gatherings
- Convention Centers
The order also closes licensed child care centers and all childcare homes serving more than six children.
What can you do?
In Illinois, residents are still allowed to leave their homes for essential needs like:
- For health and safety: seeking emergency services, obtaining medical supplies or medication or visiting a health care professional
- For necessary supplies and services: obtaining groceries and food, household consumer products, supplies they need to work from home, and products necessary to maintain the safety, sanitation and essential operation of residences
- For outdoor activity: walking, hiking, running or biking – including going to public parks and open outdoor recreation areas, except for playgrounds
- For certain types of work: Providing essential products and services at Essential Businesses or Operations or otherwise carrying out activities specifically permitted in the order, including Minimum Basic Operations
- To take care of others: Caring for or transporting a family member, friend or pet in another household
What about travel?
In Illinois, only essential travel is permitted and must be done in accordance with social distancing requirements.