COVID-19: Information for Businesses and Employers

Restore Illinois: Phase 4

To prepare businesses and employers to implement new and updated safety guidelines in Phase 4, the State of Illinois has developed this business toolkit complete with signage, posters, and other resources to ensure business and activities are conducted in accordance with the latest public health recommendations.

Phase 4 guidelines include five new industry categories and updated recommendations for the existing categories from Phase 3. Each set of guidelines includes a common set of guidelines that are expected and encouraged among all employers and activity types, as well as workplace and program-specific guidelines.

See an overview of the Phase 4 changes (PDF) here.

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DCHD Guidance

If there is a confirmed or suspected COVID-19 case identified at your agency or business, please contact the DCHD Communicable Disease and Epidemiology (CDE) program at (630) 221-7553 (8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.) or (630) 682-7400 after hours for consultation and next steps. 

Business Response Team (BRT)

The BRT provides DuPage County businesses with guidance on topics such as:

  • Protecting employees and clients from spreading disease during the pandemic;     
  • Ensuring proper cleaning and disinfection with EPA-approved products;     
  • Providing the current best practices on safe operations; and     
  • Specific information and resources a business may need to operate safely.

If you are looking for information on how to safely keep your vital business running please contact [email protected]


COVID-19 Letter to Businesses (PDF), September 11, 2020 
This communication outlines the current level of COVID-19 activity in DuPage County and provides updates on several new tools the state has implemented to help prevent transmission of COVID-19.
Stop the Spread of COVID-19: Wear a Mask (PDF)
Information for businesses to share with employees about the importance of wearing masks to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the workplace. Also available in Spanish (PDF).Protect Yourself and Co-workers Opens in new window
Guide to Reopening a Business (PDF), May 29, 2020
COVID-19 Health Screening Form for Employees (PDF), April 29, 2020
COVID-19 Businesses and Employers Fact Sheet March 24, 2020 (PDF)
Absenteeism Reporting System Tool for Businesses and Employers (PDF), March 20, 2020



DCHD Food Facility Guidance

Guide to Reopening a Food Service Facility (PDF), May 29, 2020


Stay Safe Signage Toolkit

This Stay Safe Signage Toolkit (PDF) contains signage to help you continue to promote safe practices for your business. 

Businesses are encouraged to download the artwork and collaborate with a vendor of their choosing to print an assortment of flyers, posters, window clings, and floor decals that meet their needs.

Water Sampling

Due to public health concerns and response activities, we will only be accepting online applications and payments, and we will no longer be able to accept water samples at this time.  We will keep you posted when this service can once again be provided.