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IL Patch Local Business Information Center: A Community Resource

Patch has partnered with scores of local businesses to keep you informed about their services during the pandemic and beyond.

Patch is introducing its Local Business Information Center.
Patch is introducing its Local Business Information Center. (Shutterstock)

ILLINOIS —As local and state economies slowly emerge from pandemic lockdowns, it’s often hard for customers to know the conditions under which local businesses are open. Patch is here to help with our new Local Business Information Center.

The business center contains easily accessible and up-to-date information about scores of local businesses, including everything from operating hours to the availability of by-appointment service to quick website links and other contact information.

The center is free to use and free for businesses to join.

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Customers can access the database by using the search box below.

If you don’t find a favorite local business listed, feel free to share this link with them so they can sign up.

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And if you are a business owner interested in joining the center, you can use this simple submission form to be included. Remember, there is no charge to take part.


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