MainStreet Libertyville launches Small Business Relief Raffle

A relief effort headed by MainStreet Libertyville will benefit downtown Libertyville businesses that have been impacted by the COVID-19 mandatory closures.

More than 50 participating downtown retailers, restaurants and salons have contributed $300 in gift cards, creating prizes for six winners. Each winner will receive gift cards in the amount of $2,650 that can be redeemed beginning on Jan. 1, 2021.

Proceeds from the raffle will be split equally between the participating businesses, allowing them to benefit from an influx of cash while recovering from the financial effects of business closures and operational changes due to COVID-19.

"We're very excited to be able to help the downtown businesses in this manner and see the community continue to rally in support of small businesses," said Fred Kestler, MainStreet Libertyville's past chairman.

Raffle tickets are available for purchase online for $10 at the MainStreet Libertyville website, mainstreetlibertyville.org. Individuals must be ages 18 or older to participate.

Raffle tickets will be sold online through 5 p.m. July 3, and the winning tickets will be drawn July 4 at a time and location to be announced.

For more information, official rules and a list of participating businesses, visit www.mainstreetlibertyville.org.