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6/10/2020 0 Comments COVID-19: Illinois ResourcesThe information & resources provided below are general state & local guidance for Covid 19.ILLINOIS STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION www.isbe.net MANDATORY SUSPENSION OF IN-PERSON INSTRUCTION MARCH 17 - APRIL 30 Coronavirus Guidelines & Resources for Illinois Schools https://www.isbe.net/Pages/covid19.aspx ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH - IDPH IDPH and local health departments have implemented heightened surveillance to identify and test patients most likely to have COVID-19. Public health experts are communicating with and educating health care providers and other public health partners about the current situation. Measures are being developed to prevent the spread of illness in Illinois. Frequent communication with the public will be available through the IDPH Coronavirus Page » http://www.dph.illinois.gov/topics-services/diseases-and-conditions/diseases-a-z-list/coronavirus ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITYDCEO is working diligently to secure access to helpful resources for small businesses throughout the State of Illinois and has compiled these helpful links regarding COVID 19 resources for small businesses. Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) Information for Small Business » https://www2.illinois.gov/dceo/SmallBizAssistance/Pages/Coronavirus-Disease-2019-(COVID-19)-Information-for-Small-Business.aspx ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUEIn an effort to assist eating and drinking establishments impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak, effective immediately, the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) is waiving any penalty and interest that would have been imposed on late Sales Tax payments from qualified taxpayers. Short-Term Relief from Penalties for Late Sales Tax Payments Due to COVID-19 Virus Outbreak » https://www2.illinois.gov/dceo/SmallBizAssistance/Pages/Coronavirus-Disease-2019-(COVID-19)-Information-for-Small-Business.aspx
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Chicago Public Schools Remote Learning Packets (all age groups) https://cps.edu/Pages/EnrichmentLearningResources.aspx Remote learning will begin Monday, April 13 and remain in place until schools reopen?which is currently scheduled for Tuesday, April 21. However, should the need arise, we designed our remote learning plan to support our students? academic progress if the closure is extended further. Business Resources Cook County Community Recovery InitiativeCook County has launched a comprehensive initiative to provide economic relief to small businesses, non-profits, community service organizations and independent contractors (1099 workers) in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Community Recovery Initiative includes a loan fund for small businesses and independent contractors and a technical assistance network to help small businesses, nonprofits and independent contractors access the full range of state and federal funding available to recover financially from COVID-19. Visit cookcountyil.gov/recovery for more information and sign up for updates on the program. Download an overview of the initiative. A list of business resources that are updated daily to provide up-to-date information. President Preckwinkle Launches Fund to Help Small Businesses and Independent Contractors Recover from COVID-19 https://www.cookcountyil.gov/news/president-preckwinkle-launches-fund-help-small-businesses-and-independent-contractors-recover Cook County Financial Relief Package With businesses and residents facing so many challenges and difficulties created by the coronavirus, Cook County is moving to waive various County fines, fees and deferring tax collections. Waiving these fines and fees and deferring the County's tax collection will assist businesses in terms of cash flow to the tune of $35 million during these trying times. This can provide some breathing room for businesses that are struggling. Under this relief package, due dates for Home Rule Taxes like the Alcoholic Beverage Tax, Amusement Tax, Tobacco Tax and Gasoline and Hotel Accommodations Tax will be pushed back. So will numerous fines and fees under the jurisdictions of the Departments of Transportation and Highways, Environment and Sustainability, Revenue, Building and Zoning and Public Health. Resident Resources AlertCook, Hotline and EmailSign up for AlertCook, Cook County's text alert system. Simply text "AlertCook" to 888-777. The Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) has opened a new hotline, with live translation services available in all major languages: (708) 633-3319. This hotline is available Monday through Friday during regular office hours and is staffed by CCDPH staff. If you cannot immediately reach a member of staff, please leave a voicemail. Voicemails will be returned. CCDPH has also launched an email service for all COVID-19 questions and concerns at [email protected]. Affordable Housing OpportunitiesThe Housing Authority of Cook County?s waiting list for housing in Blue Island opened April 9, 2020 and all applications are taken online. Additionally, the Housing Choice voucher waiting list is scheduled to open soon. Please sign up for alerts notifying you when and how to apply for housing assistance. Homelessness Prevention
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Employment QuestionsResidents who have questions about the Earned Sick Leave Ordinance and COVID-19 can visit the service page for frequently asked questions at the Department of Human Rights and Ethics. Job seekers can visit the Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership's website to find out who's hiring now. Residents with questions about unemployment insurance and COVID-19 can visit Illinois Department of Employment Security for frequently asked questions. CITY OF CHICAGO BUSINESS AFFAIRS AND CONSUMER PROTECTION The Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) is working closely with the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) to communicate updated guidance with the businesses, consumers and employees affected by this crisis. This is a rapidly evolving situation and this page will be updated regularly with new resources. For up-to-date health guidance, please visit www.chicago.gov/coronavirus. City of Chicago COVID-19 Resources for Businesses, Consumers and Employees » https://www.chicago.gov/content/dam/city/depts/cdph/HealthProtectionandResponse/COVID-19%20Guidance%20for%20Businesses%20and%20Employers%2002.28.2020.pdf Cook County Department of Public Health: https://www.cookcountypublichealth.org/communicable-diseases/covid-19/ |
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