Above / Signs on the sliding doors to enter City Hall will be changed to reflect building closures and new guidance for public safety. Residents are urged to comply with new state restrictions to slow the spread. (PN File Photo)
To help mitigate the spread of COVID-19 in the community, the City of Naperville is closing all City buildings to the public beginning Friday, Nov. 20, 2020, and urging residents to follow new guidance from the Illinois Department of Public Health.
New state restrictions that go into effect Friday are expected to last for at least two weeks – or until there are decreases in test positivity rates and hospitalizations. These restrictions urge the public to stay at home as much as possible, limit gatherings and celebrate upcoming holidays only with members of their household. The updated guidelines also place new regulations on retail stores, personal care services, fitness centers, hotels, workplaces, bars and restaurants, recreational activities, theaters and cultural institutions. To see a list of all new mitigations, visit illinoisgov.force.com/coronavirus/s/restore-illinois-mitigation-plan.
City buildings will be closed to public until Jan. 4, 2021
The closure of all City buildings to the public is scheduled to last until Monday, Jan. 4, 2021. Although buildings will be closed, the delivery of City services will continue. First responders with the Naperville Police and Fire Departments will continue to provide emergency assistance and respond to all calls for service. Staff with Naperville’s municipal water and electric utilities will continue to ensure the safe and reliable delivery of utility services. Meetings of the City Council, as well as City boards and commissions, will continue to be conducted virtually.
Other City business still can be conducted online or through emails or phone calls. The public can use the City’s online help center or call (630) 420-6111 to reach the appropriate department.
Need to file petition packet to run for City Council?
Residents who intend to file petitions of candidacy to run for City Council in the 2021 Consolidated General Election may still submit their packets on Nov. 23, which is the final day of the filing period. Candidates are asked to call the City Clerk’s Office at (630) 305-5300 when they arrive to arrange a meeting outside on the upper level of the Naperville Municipal Center, 400 S. Eagle St. A Clerk’s Office staff member will meet the candidate outside to receive the packet and provide a receipt.
Need to do business with the City of Naperville?
Residents are encouraged to visit www.naperville.il.us/coronavirus-resources to learn how to efficiently do business with City staff during this time and to stay up to date on any modifications to City services and the City’s COVID-19 response.
For more information on the City of Naperville, visit www.naperville.il.us.
Submitted by the City of Naperville.
PN Editor’s Additions…
Driver Services Facility also is closed
Located in Hobson West, the shopping mall at 931 W.75th Street where long lines of patrons have been following social distancing and other local protocols, the DMV is currently closed.
Driver Services Facilities will be closed for in-person transactions from Nov. 17 until Dec. 7, 2020.
Earlier this month, PN used USPS to update registrations for vehicles. Those quick-turnaround mail services and other renewals continue to be available online at www.cyberdriveillinois.com, the official website for the Secretary of State.
Thanks for shopping, dining and banking locally
Many Naperville shops, restaurants and banks offer online services via their websites. Your support of your local business community wherever you live always is appreciated, especially now.
www.dinenaperville.com
Follow local protocols intended to keep everybody safe. Thanks for reading. —PN
