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Chris-Mont EMA Highlights Chillifest Concerns

A report from the Chris-Mont EMA says that the Greater Taylorville Chamber of Commerce knew the risks and went against the Christian County Health Department’s wishes for holding Chillifest. Kevin Schott, Deputy Director of the Chris-Mont EMA says that there was no way the Christian County Health Department would be able to cancel the event due to the limited powers the department has with one time events like Chillifest. 

 

 

According to Schott, Greg Nimmo, EMA Director, highlighted his concerns over Chillifest, but was told the event was going to take place regardless with plans in place for social distancing to be followed and masks to be provided to attendees.

 

 

Schott also stressed that the Greater Taylorville Chamber of Commerce tried to do the right thing but were unable to due to the size of the crowd. 

 

 

Schott told Regional Radio News that the Health Department, in an effort to stop the event from happening, even refused to issue a food permit for the event. However, the Greater Taylorville Chamber of Commerce was able to go a different route with preparing chili.

 

 

Regional Radio News reached out to the Greater Taylorville Chamber of Commerce but was unable to get a statement at this time.

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