SPRINGFIELD – With businesses planning to reopen as soon as May 29, State Senator Suzy Glowiak Hilton (D-Western Springs) announced that childcare facilities will be able to help when parents return to work.

“Many parents have reached out expressing how overwhelmed they are as they try to balance work from home, e-learning and other new roles that they have taken on,” Glowiak Hilton said. “Childcare centers will soon reopen and help lift a weight off their shoulders.”

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SPRINGFIELD – After Phase 3 of the Restore Illinois plan was modified to allow bars and restaurants to open outdoor seating, State Senator Suzy Glowiak Hilton (D-Western Springs) released the following statement:

“Allowing for outdoor seating with social distancing requirements will provide much-needed relief to many of the small businesses in our area. Small business owners, employees and their families will be able to work in a healthy environment and feel at ease knowing that their livelihoods are back in their own hands.

“These changes were made in part by the advocacy of our small business community and municipalities. I am grateful to everyone who was willing to open a civil line of dialogue with our governor.”

WESTERN SPRINGS – With small businesses and independent contractors facing economic hardship due to COVID-19 closures, State Senator Suzy Glowiak Hilton (D-Western Springs) announced that DuPage County will offer economic assistance with the Small Business Relief Grant program.

“Small businesses are the backbone of our economy and we need to do all we can to get them through this crisis,” Glowiak Hilton said. “This grant program will provide much-needed relief to the hard-working people that bring our local economy to life.”

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WESTERN SPRINGS – State Senator Suzy Glowiak Hilton (D-Western Springs) is highlighting the new employee safety measures for businesses that will reopen under the modified Stay at Home Order.

“Protecting the health of employees and customers is paramount as we begin to reopen the economy,” Glowiak Hilton said. “These guidelines clearly lay out what steps employers should take to keep everyone safe and healthy.”

As businesses begin to reopen they will be required to provide face masks for employees who are unable to adhere to social distancing requirements. Other safety measures include occupancy limits and changing shifts so that social distancing guidelines are being followed. If your place of work is not adhering to these new guidelines, please report any violations to the Attorney General’s Office at 844-740-5076 or at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

The most up-to-date COVID-19 information and resources can be found at coronavirus.illinois.gov. Senator Glowiak Hilton’s office will remain closed until further notice, but staff is available to help access these and other services at 630-785-3177 or senatorsuzyglowiak.com/contact-us.