Illinois Businesses Could Be Fined Up to $2,500 for Violating Mask Mandate

New rules issued by Illinois Governor JB Pritzker could penalize businesses, schools, and childcare facilities with a Class A Misdemeanor

-- we also have a possible point of exposure -- for those in wabash county.

Anyone -- who was at the v-f-w in mount carmel between july 30th and august 4th -- may have come in contact with a confirmed covid-19 cases.

The health department -- is asking you to keep an eye out for signs of symptoms. it comes as -- the governor takes a stand -- for those looking to survive -- this health crisis.

We go now to 44news reporter erran huber -- with what we've learned in the past hour.

I feel threatened!

Tonight--state leaders west of the wabash-- trying to keep these kinds of scenes--out of local stores.

New legislation-- as those on the front line--face unexpected potential dangers.

This legislation also offers protection from assault for retail workers many of whom are tasked with asking the public to follow certain covid mitigation measures indoors.

In many ways, these workers are serving at the forefront of public health mitigation efforts in encouraging social distancing and using face coverings.

Business owners though--facing their own challenges.

The governor-- sharing they could be fined or even criminally charged--for not holding shoppers accountable.

But from coast to coast--those in charge of the customer experience say-- managing others' behavior--is no easy task.

It got to a point when a customer threw a cup of water to one of my employees.

Just unsafe - unacceptable.

And on top of it-- governor j.b.

Pritzker also introduced stricter mask mandate guidelines for - schools - and child care centers.

As the governor-- barnstorms across the land of lincoln--and drops in on downtowns.

Trying to encourage cooperation.

Not only have a traveled the state encouraging people to wear face masks, but we've launched a public awareness campaign designed to change the behavior of those who haven't yet started wearing face coverings.

Also today - he signed legislation that would protect anyone working on the front lines locking in paid disability leave for anyone impacted by cod-19.

Eh 44news tonight -