Official IL Information

Want To Help?
The Glen Ed Pantry is serving as the central location for collecting and distributing donated items. Per the Glen Ed Pantry's Facebook page: "For the next several weeks, we are unable to accept clothing and household donations. However, we are happy to accept all food, personal hygiene and monetary donations. Thank you for your understanding and patience during these exceptional times." The Glen Ed Pantry's phone number is 618-656-7506.

Financial Assistance Information For Businesses
  • Aid to Midsize Businesses & Non-Profits: Through the CARES Act, nearly $500B will be available from the U.S. Treasury to provide financial assistance through loan programs established by the Federal Reserve. As part of that, a special fund is dedicated to businesses and non-profit organizations with 500-10K employees to provide financing to lenders for direct loans. These loans cannot be forgiven.
  • Illinois Small Business Emergency Loan Fund: Offers small businesses low-interest loans of up to $50K. Businesses with fewer than 50 employees and less than $3M in 2019 revenue are eligible. Recipients will begin making fixed payments at a below-market interest rate after six months for the remainder of a five-year loan term.
  • Sales Tax Deferral for Bars & Restaurants: Establishments that incurred less than $75K in sales tax liabilities last year will not be charged penalties or interest on payments due in March, April or May made late. The Department of Revenue estimates this will provide relief to nearly 80% of Illinois bars and restaurants.
  • Downstate Small Business Stabilization Program: Not available to businesses in Madison & St. Clair Counties, but an option for those others.

Business Resources

  • Families First Act: The Families First Act goes into effect April 1, 2020. The act grants emergency paid sick leave to employees of businesses with fewer than 500 employees and expands family and medical leave.
  • Employer Paid Sick Leave: The Department of Labor's Families First Coronavirus Response Act requires certain employers to provide employees with paid sick leave or expanded family and medical leave for specified reasons related to COVID-19.
  • Paid Emergency Leave
  • Federal Tax Filings: The U.S. Treasury has delayed tax day to July 15. All taxpayers and businesses are granted this additional time to file and make payments without interest or penalties. A detailed AICPA summary is HERE.
  • U.S. Chamber of Commerce: The chamber has assembled a number of tips for business owners and a dedicated COVID-19 resource page.
  • Alcohol & Liquor Guidance: This information is provided by the Illinois Restaurant Association.
  • WEBINAR: What the Stimulus Package Means for Small Businesses & Nonprofits - Understanding the Paycheck Protection Act, Division A & CARES

Grants & Programs for Businesses & Non-Profits
  • Facebook Grant & Resources: A $100M grant for small businesses impacted by COVID-19 and launched by the Business Resource Hub, which features recommendations to help small businesses stay connected to customers and keep on track.
  • ​Restaurant Worker Support: The National Restaurant Association has established an Employee Relief Fund, and the Restaurant Workers Community Foundation formed an Emergency Relief Fund.
  • Mainvest: This crowd-funding platform has announced a Main Street Initiative. It is a $2K zero-interest 120-day loan for restaurants and other brick-and-mortars affected by the shutdown.

Individual Resources & Financial Support

Trusted Resources

Business Toolkit

Wash Hands

Practice Social Distancing

CDC COVID-19 Video Library

KEEP HOMES SAFE

Encourage your family members to...

ALL HOUSEHOLDS
  • Clean hands at the door and at regular intervals.
  • Create habits and reminders to avoid touching their faces, and to cover coughs and sneezes.
  • Regularly disinfect surfaces like doorknobs, tables, desks, and handrails.
  • Increase ventilation by opening windows or adjusting air conditioning systems.
HOUSEHOLDS WITH SICK FAMILY MEMBERS
  • Give sick members their own room if possible, and keep the door closed.
  • Have only one family member care for the sick individual.
  • Consider providing additional protections or more intensive care for household members 65 years or older or with underlying conditions.
HOUSEHOLDS WITH VULNERABLE SENIORS OR THOSE WITH SIGNIFICANT UNDERLYING CONDITIONS
Significant underlying conditions include heart, lung, kidney disease; diabetes; and conditions that suppress the immune system.
  • Have the healthy people in the household conduct themselves as though they were a significant risk to the person with underlying conditions. For example, wash hands frequently before interacting with the person, such as by feeding or caring for the person.
  • If possible, provide a protected space for vulnerable household members.
  • Ensure all utensils and surfaces are cleaned regularly.