Cold weather did little to discourage hundreds of chocoholics who came to downtown Oswego Saturday for the fourth annual Chocolate Walk for Charity which was organized by the Oswego Downtown Association and the Oswego Area Chamber of Commerce.
In Oswego, one restaurant owner said he s already seeing more calls coming in. It s nice to finally be getting back into the, the real feel of life, said Oswego resident Meghan Farej.
A sense of normalcy is sweeping through downtown Oswego, allowing families to enjoy a night out, as the state health department lifts the indoor dining ban for Illinois s Region 2.
Some COVID-19 metrics are improving in Illinois, allowing more businesses to reopen.
As of Sunday, restaurants and bars in the region can seat up to 25 people or 25% capacity per room, whichever is fewer people. Anything is better than zero, said 113 Main owner Matt Verde.