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Time In Couchbound No. #08 | Thursday 4 June 2020 | Issue No. #2575

Black lives matter.

Since it launched in 1968, Time Out has always spoken out against injustice. To stay silent as people across the world struggle against racism is to be complicit. That’s why we’re using our platform to share how you can support Black Lives Matter and other groups protesting in Chicago right now . And as the city moves one step closer toward reopening this week, we urge you to stand behind black-owned businesses throughout Chicago—these resources can help if you don’t know where to start.

More than ever before, we’re here to listen, learn and amplify voices that need to be heard.

Everything you need to know about Phase 3 of Chicago’s reopening plan

The “stay-at-home” order has officially expired and Chicago is beginning to cautiously reopen, allowing many local businesses to welcome customers back for the first time in months. Here’s a rundown of what’s open now, including outdoor dining, non-essential retail stores, hair salons and childcare services. Get familiar with the new safety guidelines that businesses will have to follow in Phase 3, and don’t throw away your mask just yet—you’re going to need it. We’ve gathered everything you need to know in one place, and we’ll continue reporting on what’s next for the city’s reopening plan.

This week’s top stories

How to support Black Lives Matter and other groups protesting in Chicago.
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When will Chicago reopen and what are the latest social distancing rules?
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These local resources connect Chicagoans to black-owned businesses.
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Downtown Chicago reopens, with CTA service restored and bridges lowered.
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Illinois legalizes to-go cocktails—now the city will weigh in.
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Cause for support

Black People Eats founder Jeremy Joyce wants to help you put your money where your mouth is with a relief fund that’s raising money for black-owned restaurants in Chicago . The funds will be divided among 40 area restaurants to help rebuild, pay staff and prepare for reopening. They’ve already surpassed their $20,000 goal, but the fundraiser will continue collecting dollars through June 18. Also worth checking out? Black People Eats’s comprehensive directory of black-owned eateries in Chicago.

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