Nine counties including Lee and DeKalb are getting tighter restrictions on bars, restaurants, and gatherings because of higher positive COVID-19 tests lately. Freeport Republican St. Sen. Brian Stewart says the state needs to explain the situation better than just issuing a news release. In a statement he issued with Republican St. Sen. Dave Syverson of Rockford, Stewart calls the governor’s rules arbitrary and says businesses can’t afford them. The two lawmakers are asking Illinois Department of Public Health Director Ngozi Ezike to explain things in much more detail.
Lawmakers’ statement says more than a statement is needed for COVID shutdowns
