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URBANA – Local authorities are suing two more restaurant operators in Champaign County after both restaurants were left open for business after their health permits were suspended.
Charles Buck of Billy Bob’s, 105 E. Broadway St., Ogden and Jeff Buckler, the owner of Lil Bufords, 102 N. Long St., Tolono, were charged with violating the ordinance for operating without a valid health permit.
The public health department of Champaign County suspended the permits of both restaurants after they were found to be serving inside, in violation of a state order.
Indoor service at both bars and restaurants is currently banned due to the spread of COVID-19.
Lil Buford’s license was suspended on December 17, and Billy Bob’s license was suspended on December 11.
Buck and Buckler were due to stand trial on January 21st.
At the end of last week, public health officials in Champaign County suspended seven health permits in connection with defiance of state order, serving inside.