PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — In Peoria, local businesses have been forced to close, but large retailers that sell similar products are open and have been deemed essential.
On Tuesday, Peoria City Council approved a resolution in support of small businesses.
The resolution says allowing big brand retail stores to stay open while local stores that sell similar items are closed is inconsistent and gives large stores an advantage.
The resolution is being sent to the Governor’s office and Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity.
Council member at large John Kelly says both large and local stores are able to enforce CDC and health department guidelines. He thinks both customers and business owners can take precautions to stay safe
