Government Regulations/Restore Illinois

Restaurant and Bar Restrictions - UPDATED OCTOBER 2020

New State restrictions will go into place on October 28, 2020 for restaurants and bars in the Restore Illinois "region 10" (suburban Cook County). The restrictions will suspend indoor restaurant and bar service. Learn more on the "Supporting Local Businesses" page at left.

State Resources

The series of stay-at-home orders and the phases of the "Restore Illinois" are complex and change frequently. The Village of Niles will share the most critical updates as they become available, but encourages the public to access official State resources for the most up-to-date details.

For complete information about Restore Illinois phases and the COVID-19 situation, please visit the State of Illinois Coronavirus web page at coronavirus.illinois.gov.

Executive Directive: Face Coverings

Mayor Andrew Przybylo has issued an Executive Directive instructing the public to wear a face covering that covers the nose and mouth while out in public. Businesses are expected to refuse admission or service to individuals who are not wearing a face covering and ensure all employees are complying. The direction does not apply when running or walking outdoors (provided 6-foot social distancing is maintained), when riding in your own personal car, or when wearing a mask would lead to greater harm.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has a webpage with instructions for making your own face covering, or download a PDF with the instructions for making a face covering.

Businesses can download, print and post an official notice regarding their ability to deny service.

View the official Executive Directive document.

Automated Call - "Reverse 9-1-1"

An automated call (sometimes referred to as a "robocall") with basic information about the face covering Executive Directive was made to the public on April 22, 2020. To hear the message, call (847) 588-8080. To sign up for alerts, visit www.vniles.com/alert. To be removed from our call list, update your Rave Alert/Smart911 profile (if you created one) or e-mail communications@vniles.com with  your request.

Cloth Face Covering Availability Within Niles (Updated 4/17/20)

Note: Prices, hours and supply will vary. Call to ensure availability.

Hello Tokyo -  Niles - 9038 W. Golf Road - Hours are Mon-Sun 10:00 am to 6:00 pm (847) 859-5777

Home Depot - Niles - Civic Center Drive - Hours are Mon-Sun 6:00 am to 6:00 pm (847) 967-3200

Home Depot - Niles - 8650 W. Dempster Street - Hours are Mon-Sun 6:00 am to 6:00 pm (847) 298-7547

Lake Effect Med - Chicago - (312) 374-4376 - Order online at www.lakeeffectmed.com

Walgreens - Niles - 5600 W. Touhy Avenue - Hours are Mon-Sun 9:00 am to 9:00 pm (847) 588-1704

Walgreens - Niles - 8001 N. Milwaukee Avenue - Hours are Mon-Sun 9:00 am to 9:00 pm (847) 583-0409

Walmart - Niles - 5630 W. Touhy Avenue - Hours are Mon-Sun 7:00 am to 8:30 pm (847) 647-8641

Walmart - Niles - 8500 W. Golf Road - Hours are Mon-Sum 7:00 am to 8:30 pm (847) 966-7904

Y.N.G., LLC - https://y-n-g-llc.myshopify.com/discount/ILRES250?redirect=/collections/face-masks

PERSONAL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT

Aramark – Arlington Heights – perez.michael4@aramark.com

(847) 797-4957

Washable cloth masks

Chicago Protective Apparel – Skokie – john@chicagoprotectiveapparel.com

(847) 386-7904

Cloth masks

Design Dimension – Glenview – bolugs@dimensiondesign.com

(847) 922-8836

Washable cloth masks, protective gowns, partitions, tents

Eddie Boutique – Libertyville – www.shopeddie.com

Decorative cloth masks

Online orders

Ha-Lo – Niles

Shields, masks, gowns, bandanas, sanitizer, gloves and more

(855) 425-6266

Garvey’s Office Supply – Niles – www.getgarveys.com

Disposable gloves, workplace cleaning supplies

Online orders only

1(800) 621-1503

Ion Exhibits - Itasca – ej.kueker@ionexibits.com

Face shields, gowns, 3-ply cloth masks, protective barriers, temporary dividing walls

847 249-4910

Sports 11 – Libertyville – 838 S. Milwaukee Avenue www.facebook.com/sports11libertyville.com

Decorative cloth masks

Online orders

CLEANING/SANITIZING SUPPLIES

28 Mile Vodka – Highwood – www.28milevodka.com

Hand sanitizer

Online orders

Warehouse Direct – Des Plaines – www.warehousedirect.com

Disposable gloves, masks, workplace cleaning supplies

Online orders


American Hotel Registry – Vernon Hills

Soaps, linens, towels, shampoo, items normally supplied to hotels; custom signs.

(800) 323-5686


Copper Fiddle – Lake Zurich – andrew@copperfiddle.com

Hand sanitizer for first responders

(847) 847-7609


Crystal Clean – Elgin – 2175 Point Boulevard Suite 375 – www.crystal-clean.com

Workplace decontamination and disinfectant services

Request a quote online

(877) 938-7948


Fastlane Lubemasters – Gurnee – morris.clement@fastlanelsv.com

Fast-Tizer Hand Sanitizer

(847) 855-0002


North Shore Distillery – Green Oaks – www.northshoredistillery.com

Hand sanitizer

Online Orders





Statement Regarding Executive Directive

On Friday, April 17, Mayor Przybylo issued an Executive Directive which directs the Niles community to follow CDC guidelines and wear a face covering in public to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, effective immediately. This instruction applies to individuals engaging in any activity outside their place of residence when other people are present. It includes situations such as shopping for groceries and working in or patronizing businesses that are open to the public, as social distancing can be difficult to maintain in these enclosed public spaces. The directive does not apply during activities like walking or running outside of buildings, provided individuals are maintaining 6-foot social distancing from others. It also does not apply when driving alone in personal vehicles, while eating and drinking, or when doing so creates a greater risk.

The Mayor’s directive also allows businesses to refuse admission or service to individuals who are not wearing a face covering that covers the nose and mouth. A PDF document explaining the allowed procedure is available on the Village website and can be printed by businesses to affix to their entrances.

Homemade cloth masks are acceptable for this directive, provided they cover the nose and mouth. The Village website contains instructions on how residents can obtain or make cloth face coverings. The CDC states that medical-grade masks should be reserved for healthcare workers and first responders.

Police are not actively enforcing this directive, and the directive does not establish a fine for non-compliance, but if a store owner has a guest who will not comply or leave their store, Police may be called to handle the situation. All members of the public are expected to comply. The Village is depending on and will work with local businesses to promote the public’s cooperation, and appreciates the people of Niles uniting to follow this directive in order to protect the health of all.

The directive is issued pursuant to powers granted by the Village’s Declaration of Emergency (Ordinance 2020-09). The directive remains in effect until the expiration of the Declaration of Emergency.

View the official Executive Directive document.

Previous Information

Governor Pritzker has issued a state-wide “Stay-At-Home” order, which took effect Saturday, March 21, 2020 at 5 P.M., and has been extended through May 30, 2020. All residents shall remain in their home during this time, with exceptions for essential needs like obtaining food, exercising outdoors, and visiting doctors. Gatherings of 10 or more people are prohibited. It is critical to maintain social distancing, even outdoors, and even as the weather turns nicer.

NOTE: Businesses interested in opening for outdoor dining when State guidelines allow should view the Village’s Temporary Outdoor Seating Application and Guidelines document.

What is still open during the stay-at-home order?

The following are currently allowed/open/operational:

  • Essential services
  • Police/fire/water/public works
  • Grocery stores
  • Restaurants (no dine-in)
  • Pharmacies
  • Doctors/health care
  • Liquor stores
  • Laundromats and dry cleaners
  • Banks
  • Public parks and outdoor activity, as long as social distancing is practiced.
  • Funerals (but 10-person gathering limit still applies)
  • Legal Services
  • Accounting services
  • Insurance services
  • Home improvement stores
  • Real estate services
  • Many custodial services and trades
  • Public transportation (schedules may vary, Niles Free Bus is using its weekend schedule daily)
  • Roads
  • Auto repair shops
  • Gas stations
  • Garbage collection (must be in bags/carts; NO loose items)
  • Yard waste collection is beginning first week of April
  • Parks (see exception below)
  • Landscapers
  • Permits/Transfer Stamps
  • Garden Stores

The following are prohibited/closed/canceled:

  • Gatherings of more than 10 people
  • Village meetings are canceled unless otherwise noted
  • Playgrounds
  • Religious services
  • Car dealerships (except their service and rentals)
  • Day cares (exceptions apply)
  • Most retail stores
  • Barber shops and salons
  • Golf courses
  • Textile recycling
  • Water meter replacement
  • Traveling to visit family or friends unless providing essential assistance
  • Village facilities are closed (many services available online or by phone)
  • Niles Park District basketball/tennis courts