Business Guidance for Safely Reopening During COVID-19

As restrictions are lifted in Illinois, we will continue to update this page with best practices for safely getting your business up and running again. Illinois will enter PHASE 4 of Restore Illinois on June 26, 2020. 

To prepare businesses and employers to implement the new safety guidelines and to bring many residents back to work, the State of Illinois has developed this business toolkit complete with signage, training checklists, and other resources to ensure business and activities are conducted in accordance with the latest and greatest public health recommendations.

State of Illinois Business Guidelines by Sector:

Day Camps: Resources

Gaming: Guidelines from Illinois Gaming Board

Health and Fitness Centers: Resources

Indoor and Outdoor Dining: Resources

Indoor and Outdoor Recreation: Resources

Manufacturing: Resources

Museums: Resources

Offices: Resources

Personal Care Services: Resources

Retail: Resources

Theaters and Performing Arts: Resources

Youth and Recreational Sports: Resources

Zoos: Resources

For more information, please visit the DCEO website. 

CDC and OSHA Guidelines and Resources:

CDC's Reopening Decision Tree Guide for Employers

CDC Coronavirus Resource Center for Businesses and Workplaces

CDC Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers (Updated May 2020)

CDC Guidance for Cleaning and Disinfecting Workplaces and Businesses

CDC FAQ's: Reducing the Spread of COVID-19 in Workplaces

CDC FAQ's: Healthy Business Operations

OSHA Guidance for Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19