Adams County authorities are cracking down on businesses disobeying Gov. J.B. Pritzker's stay-at-home order Monday.

In partnership with the Adams County Health Department, the Adams County State's Attorney's Office sent out about a dozen cease and desist letters today to non-essential businesses who remain open in spite of the governor's order to close.

State's attorney's said it’s a warning to put them on notice to make sure they’re doing they’re part or to keep everyone else safe.

“We all need to work together," First Assistant State's Attorney Todd Eyler said. "We all need to do what we all can do in order to make all of us or make sure that all of us remains and stay healthy.

Eyler said most businesses have been good about closing down and it’s only a few that are a problem, but with the honor system not working, it's time for increased enforcement.

Eyler said if you see something, say something to local law enforcement.

"Our office can't instigate or undertake an investigation, we only react," he said.

Officials said businesses or people who continue to ignore this warning could be subject to fines or prosecution.

Eyler said the city may enact an ordinance that would open non-compliant organizations up to further penalties.

No word from the city on when or if that will happen.



