Businesses across central Illinois are fighting re-opening by suing Governor JB Pritzker over an extension of his stay-at-home order.
According to the lawsuits, all of which are similar in their complaints, all the plaintiffs claim the Governor’s extended stay-at-home has violated their rights.
Attorney Thomas DeVore, who filed a lawsuit against the Governor on behalf of Rep. Darren Bailey, told WAND TV on Monday he has also helped nearly 80 businesses in 32 counties re-open. That includes business in Macon, Effingham, Edgar and Sangamon Counties.
DeVore said none of the businesses that have re-opened have been cited by the state, or any local agency.
DeVore is encouraging all the businesses to work with health departments if they plan on re-opening.
Gov. Pritzker has not responded to the lawsuits.
