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Increased Mitigation Measure to Begin for Region 8

As of October 20, Region 8 surpassed the Illinois Department of Public Health’s COVID-19’s threshold of 8% test positivity 7-day rolling average or for three or more consecutive days. As a result of increased COVID-19 spread and increased positivity rates, heightened mitigation measures will be put into place for Region 8, which encompasses all of Kane and DuPage County, including Villa Park, beginning 12:01 a.m. on Friday, October 23, 2020.

What to Expect:
Mitigation efforts will be put into place to reduce the increased spread of COVID-19. Region 8 will be required to adhere to Tier 1 mitigation measures, as determined by the Illinois Department of Public Health. These include the following restrictions:
Bars

• No indoor service 
• All outside bar service closes at 11 p.m.
• All bar patrons should be seated at tables outside 
• No ordering, seating, or congregating at bar (bar stools should be removed) 
• Tables should be 6 feet apart  
• No standing or congregating indoors or outdoors while waiting for a table or exiting
• No dancing or standing indoors 
• Reservations required for each party 
• No seating of multiple parties at one table 

• Limit to lesser of 25 guests or 25% of overall room capacity 
• No party buses 
• Gaming and casinos close at 11 p.m., are limited to 25 percent capacity, and follow mitigations for bars and restaurants, if applicable
• Restaurants 
• No indoor dining or bar service 
• All outdoor dining closes at 11 p.m.
• Outside dining tables should be 6 feet apart 
• No standing or congregating indoors or outdoors while waiting for a table or exiting 
• Reservations required for each party  
• No seating of multiple parties at one table  

Returning to Phase 4 Requires Decrease in Positivity Rates 
In order to return to Phase 4, COVID-19 positivity rate averages must be less than or equal to 6.5% over a 3-day period. If the positivity rate averages between 6.5% - 8% the IDPH will continue to monitor the region to determine if additional mitigations are needed. 
If the positivity rate averages are greater than or equal to 8% after 14 days, more stringent mitigations may be applied to further reduce the spread of the virus. 

For more information click here. 

Halloween Trick-or-Treating in Villa Park 

The Village of Villa Park's recommended hours for trick-or-treating are Saturday, October 31, 2020 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. 

Consider the following safety tips and ideas for a socially distant Halloween celebration:

• Do not participate in trick-or-treating if you are feeling unwell.
• Face coverings should be worn by all participants over the age of two, including individuals passing out treats.
• Avoid close contact with others by leaving candy on your porch - or even socially distanced on your lawn, driveway, or walkway.
• Offer candy on a disinfected table or use some other method to eliminate direct contact with trick-or-treaters.
• If you would prefer to answer the door to greet children individually, pass out candy instead of inviting children to take a treat from a communal bowl. Ask children to tell you their choice of a treat, rather than taking it themselves.
• Do not trick-or-treat in groups with others; trick-or-treat as a household.
• Maintain a safe distance from other trick-or-treating groups, and do not approach a house until the previous group has left.
• Please do not distribute homemade treats or fresh fruits.
• Keep hand sanitizer near your door for you and for trick-or-treaters. Take sanitizer with you when taking your children out to trick-or-treat.
• Make sure your children wash their hands after trick-or-treating especially before eating their candy.
• Turn ON your porch lamp or outdoor lights to show that your home is welcoming trick-or-treaters. Not all families may feel comfortable participating in trick-or-treating this year; teach children not to ring the doorbell if a light is not on.

For residents who do not wish to participate in trick-or treating this year, the Village of Villa Park has a "No Trick-or-Treat" sign you can print and put on your front door to alert potential trick-or treaters. For further questions about Halloween, please contact the Village of Villa Park at 630-834-8500. To print out the "No Trick-or-Treat" flyer below click here. 

District 45 Open House

Join District 45 staff and architects as they present their plans and answer questions virtually or in-person on October 29 at 7 p.m.

FREE Fall Leaf Collection Dates 

2020 Pumpkin Smash

Villa Park's Environmental Concerns Commission will host its annual Pumpkin Smash with SCARCE on Saturday, November 7, 2020 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. Bring the kids out to the parking lot of Village Hall (20 S. Ardmore) and toss your Halloween pumpkins for composting at our annual Pumpkin Smash! 
 
Please make sure to remove all candles, plastics, etc before tossing.
 

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• The Villa Park E-Biz Newsletter sends out emails with important information regarding new business programs, grants and COVID-19 information.
• The Village Matters Newsletter alerts residents when a new Village Matters is released. Moving forward, all Village Matters will be online with a few copies printed and left at all Village buildings for resident pickup.  

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