Bars Celebrate A Happy Hour As Illinois Reopens

Pandemic Stress, Boredom, Isolation Add Up To Sharp Rise In Drinking
A masked bar owner serves beer during the pandemic. (Getty Images)
Pandemic Stress, Boredom, Isolation Add Up To Sharp Rise In Drinking
A masked bar owner serves beer during the pandemic. (Getty Images)

Bars Celebrate A Happy Hour As Illinois Reopens

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A weekend in the 90’s as the state lifts restrictions on capacity limits and social distancing meant a lot of people were out enjoying themselves. Bars had to pivot during the pandemic and now they’re preparing for what could be a very happy hour when the state finally fully reopens this Friday.

Reset talks to bar owners about how business is going now that the pandemic is waning.

GUESTS: Bob Zalewski, owner of Tailgaters Sports Bar & Grill

Tobin Mitchell, owner of Old Town Ale House