Many won't survive. It's a cruel joke now. Certainly not about safety or actual scientific data to make these decisions. I can go and sit in a casino until 11pm, but I can't go and sit in a restaurant until 11pm? Praying more people wake up to this and revolt or defy.
And the way the state has handled unemployment compensation, it's a double whammy!
My wife and I were at the Farmer's Market in Frankfort on Sunday. You had dozens of people there touching all the produce. It was like, "pandemic? What pandemic?" This whole thing has become a joke and has been handled in this state so poorly. I find it very hard to believe Will and Kankakee counties have a higher positive test rate than Chicago. Very hard to believe. I don't trust anything the Chubby Guy says and none of the data he provides.
You know what? What's to stop people in Will County from simply driving over to Grundy, Kane, Cook and Du Page counties to sit in a bar or restaurant? Nothing. People aren't going to just change their habits. This hurts the business owners. That dude is itching to shut this state down again.
I hope Plainfield shuts down a couple of side streets, puts up some big tents and continues to thrive.
If my memory serves, I believe you are a small business owner. So am I. But I am fortunate to be in an industry that hasn't been harmed as much as others. Many times I have thought of expanding my operations to another state to gradually move out of Illinois. In July I opened operations in another state. It has gone surprisingly well. Better than I expected. I can do at least 85% of my business online and 100% of the out-of-state business online. So, I don't have to travel to any other state unless I want to.
A buddy of mine said they have planned a block party next weekend in his neighborhood in New Lenox. I guarantee they are still going to do it. I really like downtown Plainfield too.
I do like Oswego too. The Fox river that runs through it is a hell of a lot cleaner than the two canals we have in Lockport!
The river is nice, but the Village doesn't take advantage of it. They are starting to build down there and there are a few staples of the Downtown that are nice, but they have lacked vision for a long time. Too many hoops to jump through for those trying to start businesses down there. Macy Brooks tried to open a wine-bar down there and they just made it impossible and they need more dining options. Those will likely come once the two buildings under construction are completed. That being said, it's all about 10 years too late.I do like Oswego too. The Fox river that runs through it is a hell of a lot cleaner than the two canals we have in Lockport!
Route 30 used to go right through it, but they re-routed it. I recommend some Station 1 BBQ and a few brews at Garage Band Brewery.
Last Tuesday was the weekly Cruise Night in downtown Plainfield. The weather was perfect, all the restaurants had outdoor dining, and Lockport street was packed with classic cars and people. Hoping it's still on for tonight! It is one of the best car shows around.
LTHSALUM76... you have a great memory! I am in the Wedding Services Industry and 2020 has been completely disastrous. Every wedding reception since March has been either cancelled or postponed to 2021. The wedding season in northern Illinois runs from April to October. The year is lost. I will lose $30k this year. First loss in 40 years. I 1099 my staff so, they are not considered employees, thus I do not qualify for some of the Government loans. I did receive a $1,000 grant, however!! We had a small event (non-wedding) scheduled for this Friday in Will County, but fatso just blew that up too.
Downtown Arlington Heights did that and it was very nice.
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Exactly, it takes me literally 10 seconds to walk from my backyard in Will County to get to my neighbors backyard in Grundy County.
