Passenger Trains > Illinois Gov. closing restaurants today-Amtrak food service?

The Illinois governor has ordered all restaurants closed for two
weeks beginning at the end of business Monday.

Exceptions will be for delivery, drive thru, and curbside service.

Anyone know if Amtrak diners (those few that exist) will be open within
Illinois?

The gov, who lives in Chicago even tho Springfield is the capital, was upset
because St. Patrick's Day celebrators did not listen to his worship's request
not to congregate in bars.  He has now taken out his wrath on his subjects.
A look at him shows that he has never missed a meal in his life.

If you are making connections through Chicago stock up on munchies!!!!!
I don't know where they will feed you if you miss connections and must 
stay overnight.
 
 



Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 03/16/20 05:13 by Englewood.

Microagression Monday...

We here in Ohio, our Governor has closed all bars and restaurants for the foreseeable future, only drive through and pick up are allowed, no dine in.

Bad bad bad idea.

Back to Illinois, Governor could have imposed restrictions without getting snitty with residents.  Also Illinois has 102 counties, many with 0 cases and others with 1 or 2.
Billionaire's have home staff, cooks etc.  Not available for everyone else.

If he wants to promote social distancing, quit having unncessary new conferences.

Bob Jordan

EL-SD45-3632 Wrote:
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> We here in Ohio, our Governor has closed all bars
> and restaurants for the foreseeable future, only
> drive through and pick up are allowed, no dine in.

This will be a standard through the whole country pretty soon, I would imagine. 

jp1822 Wrote:
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> EL-SD45-3632 Wrote:
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> > We here in Ohio, our Governor has closed all
> bars
> > and restaurants for the foreseeable future,
> only
> > drive through and pick up are allowed, no dine
> in.
>
> This will be a standard through the whole country
> pretty soon, I would imagine. 

Right. You folks might want to research the Stafford Act, of 1988.

HotWater Wrote:
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> jp1822 Wrote:
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> -----
> > EL-SD45-3632 Wrote:
> >
> --------------------------------------------------
>
> > -----
> > > We here in Ohio, our Governor has closed all
> > bars
> > > and restaurants for the foreseeable future,
> > only
> > > drive through and pick up are allowed, no
> dine
> > in.
> >
> > This will be a standard through the whole
> country
> > pretty soon, I would imagine. 
>
> Right. You folks might want to research the
> Stafford Act, of 1988.

What are we missing????

The Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (Stafford Act) is a United States federal law designed to bring an orderly and systemic means of federal natural disaster assistance for state and local governments in carrying out their responsibilities to aid citizens.

In VIA's Corridor as of tomorrow they are offering a 'Complementary' Snack and Water in Coach which you previously paid for......and certainly to cut down on the handling of food items and payment. VIA had recently gone cashless like airlines but a credit card terminal still had to be handled.

Get a stylus pen, don't touch any pads, and wash it as well. Don't touch any other ink pen to sign anything except your own. 

Too bad the US is so ass-backwards compared to Canada with Contactless cards. I requested one from Chase last week today, even though the card does not expire until 2023. I used it at a barber shop today. Added in the tip as well. I didn't have to touch anything of theirs. 

Wash your wallet, and whatever container you put pocket change in. Money is extremely dirty. 
Put your pocket change in a cup of soap and bleach every night. 
Spray your paper money with some white vinegar. It is a cleaner, though not CDC certified as such. 



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 03/16/20 09:34 by joemvcnj.

jp1822 Wrote:

> What are we missing????
>
> The Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and
> Emergency Assistance Act (Stafford Act) is a
> United States federal law designed to bring an
> orderly and systemic means of federal natural
> disaster assistance for state and local
> governments in carrying out their responsibilities
> to aid citizens.

Exactly!  I've worked with FEMA on numerous disasters.  The Stafford Act allows the release of federal funding and assets to state and local governments to assist with response and mitigation.  It has nothing to do with quarantines or closing businesses.

joemvcnj Wrote:
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> Get a stylus pen, don't touch any pads, and wash
> it as well. Don't touch any other ink pen to sign
> anything except your own. 
>
> Too bad the US is so ass-backwards compared to
> Canada with Contactless cards. I requested one
> from Chase last week today, even though the card
> does not expire until 2023. I used it at a barber
> shop today. Added in the tip as well. I didn't
> have to touch anything of theirs. 
>
> Wash your wallet, and whatever container you put
> pocket change in. Money is extremely dirty. 
> Put your pocket change in a cup of soap and bleach
> every night. 
> Spray your paper money with some white vinegar. It
> is a cleaner, though not CDC certified as such. 

LOL

I am trying to think of any Amtrak dining car, which would operate in Illinois, that would have more than 50 people in it at any one time. So I think Amtrak is safe for now.

However, if Amtrak follows Via Rail's lead and cancels all overnight trains this becomes a moot point.

The same in Massachusetts - just take out, or delivery.  Some of the Starbucks have even removed the tables and chairs.  I think that the food stations in South Station in Boston are open they are all take out.  Schools are closed for three weeks, and no meetings anyplace of more than 25 people - most organizations, clubs, etc have cancelled.  Casinos also closed.

joemvcnj Wrote:
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> Wash your wallet, and whatever container you put
> pocket change in. Money is extremely dirty. 
> Put your pocket change in a cup of soap and bleach
> every night. 
> Spray your paper money with some white vinegar. It
> is a cleaner, though not CDC certified as such. 

Its a well know fact that the handling of currency is one of the leading contributors to the spread of this virus.  Therefore, as a public service, you are asked to carefully place all of your currency into an envelop, seal (use a sponge or other moist device, don't lick it) and send it to me and I will make sure it is safely and properly disposed of.  



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 03/16/20 12:04 by scraphauler.

So where do long distance truckers eat while in Illinois?  Too big to drive thru McDonalds's
and they don't let you walk up to the drive thru.

Where do Amtrak crews eat at their layover point?  The hotel restaurant, now closed.

 

Englewood Wrote:
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> So where do long distance truckers eat while in
> Illinois?  Too big to drive thru McDonalds's
> and they don't let you walk up to the drive thru.
>
> Where do Amtrak crews eat at their layover point?
>  The hotel restaurant, now closed.

Both are still open. You can walk up to the counter and order, you just can't eat inside the dining room. 

I actually called a Hilton hotel in Chicago area. I asked about eating. The hotel person said you could order through room service only. So people staying in hotels have access to food.

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Englewood Wrote:
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> Where do Amtrak crews eat at their layover point?

I carry my own food.  I carry a cooler and a Hot Logic Mini portable oven in my grip.  Been doing it for years.  Heck of a lot cheaper than eating out all the time.

Mary McPherson
Dongola, IL
Diverging Clear Productions

EL-SD45-3632 Wrote:
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> We here in Ohio, our Governor has closed all bars
> and restaurants for the foreseeable future, only
> drive through and pick up are allowed, no dine in.

There's something a bit ironic about a governor named DeWine closing all the bars in his state.