August 16, 2023 – State Senator Doris Turner has announced seven Decatur businesses were awarded $290,000 in an effort to uplift the restaurant industry.
“Small businesses create jobs, boost our local economy, and are the backbone of our communities,” said Turner. “This funding will allow Decatur residents to enjoy the restaurants in town while setting businesses up to be successful for years to come.”
The Back to Business grant program provides recovery grants for small businesses throughout the state, with an emphasis on businesses in the hardest-hit industries. Through the Back to Business and Business Interruption Grant programs, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity has provided over $535 million to more than 15,000 businesses since the start of the pandemic.
Seven restaurants in Decatur will receive $290,000 through this round of Back to Business grants.
Awardees include:
- Bargenta
- El Corral Mexican Restaurant
- Guadalajara
- Mr. JJ Fish and Chicken
- Lock, Stock, and Barrel
- Lincoln Square Tavern
- Tacos and Tequilas
- Variety Liquors
