URGENT CALL TO ACTION:

BUSINESS OWNERS ARE ENCOURAGED

TO EMAIL & MAIL LETTERS TO

ILLINOIS LEGISLATORS TODAY

The Illinois General Assembly will convene a session this week, and it's important that our Legislators know how your business is being directly impacted by mandated, prolonged closures.

The Parks Chamber of Commerce encourages you to email and mail letters to all of your elected Representatives and Senators, irregardless of party affiliation.

Please consider including the following five elements in your letters:

1) Thank Legislators for their leadership during this challenging time.

2) Request the immediate reopening of all businesses with precautions like social distancing to help protect public health . . . or, if you prefer, request that the State of Illinois give each community or region the autonomy to make the proper decisions on reopening businesses, suggesting that a one-size-fits-all set of restrictions isn't feasible for the entire state.

3) Describe the economic impact on your business to date and explain what you predict would happen should the State of Illinois mandate prolonged closures as outlined in the Restore Illinois plan (click here to read the plan).

4) Be respectful but firm while expressing a sense of urgency, suggesting that you may share your story with the media and business organizations like The Parks Chamber based on the response that you receive from them.

5) State that you need their leadership now more than ever. As your Legislator, they need to share your story and fight for you and all struggling businesses throughout the State of Illinois.

Please click both buttons below to access contact information for Illinois Representatives and Senators. Enter your business address in the search fields, click the buttons next to their photos to send emails, and write down mailing addresses to also send your letters through regular mail.

By making your voices heard, our Legislators have an opportunity to help ensure that we emerge from this economic downturn early, equitably, and sustainably.

Thank you in advance for your consideration of this Call to Action request. We invite you to share this request with fellow business owners who may not be connected with The Parks Chamber by clicking the link that says "click here to forward" in the footer of this message. We also invite you to share copies of your letters with us at Tonya@ParksChamber.com.

The Parks Chamber is working regionally and advocating for you and all of our members during this difficult time. Thanks again.

Sincerely,

Tonya Lamia

Executive Director