Pritzker says state will revoke liquor licenses as some bars, restaurants vow to stay open

Published October 22, 2020 6:00pm ET



As several regions of Illinois prepare for additional restrictions designed to reduce the spread of COVID-19, Gov. J.B. Pritzker issued a warning to bars and restaurants in the areas.

The added restrictions go into effect in Region 5, which is southern Illinois, on Thursday. Restrictions for Region 7, Will and Kankakee counties, and Region 8, DuPage and Kane counties, go into effect Friday.

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