Common areas at Young America Realty’s Lodge on Willow to close

Posted on August 24, 2020
Common areas of The Lodge on Willow are set to close. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC)

By Heart of Illinois ABC

NORMAL – Young America Realty in Normal is fully cooperating with the Town of Normal’s request to close certain common areas, including pools, spas, fire pits and grill areas of The Lodge on Willow.

“Young America takes seriously the public-health risks associated with the COVID-19 virus,” the company said in a release. “Since the first governmental orders, Young America has embraced precautions in accordance with guidelines provided by federal, state and local health authorities.”

“Further, we have maintained a third-party, security detail at that property who have received specific instructions from us to disperse crowds,” said Andy Netzer, President of Young America Realty. “We join the chorus of community voices asking the residents of our properties to consider the community impact of their personal decisions.”

Normal Mayor Chris Koos commented on the matter in a Friday night posting on his Facebook page.

“Young America stood up and made the prudent decision. All public gathering spaces at The Lodge are now shut down,” said Koos.

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