URBANA â A Champaign County Judge issued a written temporary restraining order Thursday against Lil Bufordâs, prohibiting the Tolono bar and grill from operating without a valid health permit.
At a hearing Thursday morning, Judge Ben Dyer ruled in favor of the Champaign County Public Health Department, which suspended Lil Bufordâs health permit Dec. 17 for continuing to serve indoors in violation of a state order banning indoor service at bars and restaurants in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19.
The temporary restraining order will remain in effect until 3 p.m. Jan. 7, when Lil Bufordâs and the county will return for a hearing on a preliminary injunction.
URBANA â A Champaign County Judge issued a written temporary restraining order Thursday against Lil Bufordâs, prohibiting the Tolono bar and grill from operating without a valid health permit.
At a hearing Thursday morning, Judge Ben Dyer ruled in favor of the Champaign County Public Health Department, which suspended Lil Bufordâs health permit Dec. 17 for continuing to serve indoors in violation of a state order banning indoor service at bars and restaurants in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19.
The temporary restraining order will remain in effect until 3 p.m. Jan. 7, when Lil Bufordâs and the county will return for a hearing on a preliminary injunction.
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Several area restaurants visited by health district officials and warned about the loss of their food permits have decided to comply and stop indoor service.