Stay at Home Order and Masks in Public 

The Stay at Home Order has been extended through May 30^th. With the Governor’s Order extended some restrictions have been lifted, a summary may be found below:

OUTDOOR RECREATION: State parks have begun a phased re-opening under guidance from the Department of Natural Resources. Fishing and boating in groups of no more than two people are permitted.
 
NEW ESSENTIAL BUSINESSES: Greenhouses, garden centers and nurseries are open as essential businesses.
 
NON-ESSENTIAL RETAIL: Retail stores designated as non-essential businesses and operations may re-open to fulfill telephone and online orders through pick-up outside the store and delivery.
 
ESSENTIAL BUSINESSES AND MANUFACTURING: Essential businesses and manufacturers are required to provide face-coverings to all employees who are not able to maintain six-feet of social distancing, as well as occupancy limits for essential businesses and precautions such as staggering shifts and operating only essential lines for manufacturers.
 
SCHOOLS:  Educational institutions may allow and establish procedures for pick-up of necessary supplies or student belongings. Dormitory move-outs must follow public health guidelines, including social distancing.
 
The Governor’s Order also mandates that individuals wear a face covering or a mask when in a public place where they can’t maintain a six-foot social distance. Face coverings are required in public indoor spaces, such as stores. This applies to all individuals over the age of two who are medically able to tolerate a face covering or mask. To learn more about the Stay at Home Order click here. 

Libertyville Day of Music 

Join School District 128 on Friday, May 15 at 5:00 p.m. for a Day of Music performing America the Beautiful. All local Libertyville musicians are invited to participate on any instrument or voice!

• Invite your local friends and family to participate
• Perform in your front or backyard
• Create an ensemble of your immediate family members and play for your neighbors
• Video yourself/family playing and submit for the Village of                                           Libertyville Virtual Memorial Day Ceremony

Let’s unite for our community and share the joy of music to demonstrate our support for our essential workers. Contact Dustin Helvie for more information at dustin.helvie@d128.org. 

Business Resources

The Village continues to post links to various business COVID-19 resources on the NewsFlash section of our Business page. Recent additions include a list of personal protection equipment (PPE) providers, new Unemployment guidance, details on a grant from Lake County Workforce to assist businesses in adapting practices and acquiring equipment to safely continue operations, information about state and federal financial resources, and other important advisories.