For the sake of all small businesses, let’s pray that things will not get worse in Illinois. Governor Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Public Health have put forward a deliberate plan that will utilize several layers of mitigations to combat a resurgence of COVID-19 and prevent uncontrollable spread. Illinois has maintained well in the face of resurgences in many spots throughout the country, but if Illinois numbers begin to show a deteriorating situation, the Governor has issued a 3-tiered plan that could ultimately lead to another complete shutdown. Again, please follow the rules for prevention and hope Illinois continues on an improving pathway. Following is a link to the full release of the Governor’s “Actions to Combat a Resurgence of COVID-19” with the triggers and levels of potential shutdowns if the situation worsens: