Taxslayer Center gets ready to host first graduation ceremony since the pandemic The center set to host their first ceremony on the same day Illinois "Bridge Phase" takes full effect. Author: Nina Burns (WQAD) Updated: 9:02 PM CDT May 13, 2021 The Taxslayer Center began preparation for upcoming graduation ceremonies. The first ceremony will take place Friday – the same day Illinois’ “Bridge Phase” is set to take full effect. “Unfortunately the Bridge Phase doesn't really affect us because of social distancing, we need to maintain six feet between groups,” Taxslayer Executive Director, Scott Mullen said. The center can open to 28% capacity, translating roughly to 3,000 people.