DeWitt and Piatt County businesses, specifically bars and restaurants, not in compliance with the Governor's COVID mandates are being visited by the Illinois State Police.

While this has been the case for several months, a recent update from Health Department Director Dave Remmert caught the attention of the public this week and he says recently he's hearing of Piatt County businesses being hit with fines.

Remmert explains this is a complaint-driven process, which means when the State Police receive a complaint, they will follow up. He notes, any complaints going to ISP are not coming from his office. 

Many wonder why the health department does not pursue establishments continuing to serve in-person and Remmert points out, many communities enforcing these mandates have local ordinances now in effect. Locally, DeWitt and Piatt Counties have no such ordinances.

Remmert provided an update on the vaccines coming to DeWitt and Piatt Counties next. Hear from Remmert this weekend on Regional Radio News.