Businesses across Illinois continue to struggle amid coronavirus restrictions

Published October 12, 2020 5:00pm ET



A northern Illinois city is trying to help its local businesses stay afloat following additional COVID-19 restrictions in the region.

The city of Rochelle is offering up to $1,000 dollars a week for bars and restaurants affected by Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s latest round of increased restrictions, which include shutting down indoor dining and bar service in the northwestern part of the state.

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