Sangamon County to issue orders enforcing distancing, capacity limits in bars, restaurants

In response to a recent uptick in COVID-19 cases, Sangamon County officials are expected to issue a pair of orders Friday to enforce social distancing guidelines and occupancy limits in bars and restaurants.The first order, to be signed by county board chairman Andy Van Meter in his capacity as liquor commissioner, will apply to bars in unincorporated Sangamon County. The second notice, which utilizes the county health department’s power to inspect food service […]