COVID-19 Info You Need to Know
Restore Illinois Public Health Approach to Re-Open the State
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Phases of Re-Opening (The state is currently in Phase 4)
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Illinois Regions
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Detailed Plan for Restore Illinois
For Individuals & Families
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Online hub for state-related COVID-19 information
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IL Dept. of Public Health COVID-19 Page
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Gov. Pritzker's Stay At Home Executive Order
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"Essential Workers/Industries" Definitions
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FAQs regarding unemployment insurance during the crisis
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Online application for unemployment insurance
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Find job openings at Illinois Job Link
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FAQs for Federal Unemployment Expansion
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Find out if you have any unclaimed money or assets currently held by the state via the Treasurer's iCash program
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#AllinIllinois Campaign
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Childcare information & assistance for essential workers
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Illinois Housing Development Authority Rental Assistance FAQ
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Information for those experiencing homelessness/housing insecurity
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Local resources:
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Local Municipal Resources:
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List of IL grocery stores with senior shopping hours
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Local school district & private school webpages
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Report price gouging on cleaning supplies and other items
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Find ways to volunteer at serve.illinois.gov
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Consider making a monetary, food, or cleaning supplies contribution to our local homeless shelters (JOURNEYS, Northwest Compass) and food banks
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Legal Aid Hotlines
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If you're experiencing domestic abuse, please contact these resources
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FAQ on the Federal Stimulus Bill
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IL specific breakdown of funds
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IRS information on stimulus checks
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IDHS information on expanded SNAP benefits
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The IL State Museum is asking you to share your COVID-19 story
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ISP has announced that most FOID cards and Concealed Carry Licenses will remain valid through the renewal process. Find out more here
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New student loan relief for borrowers
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Guidance for golfing, now allowed beginning May 1
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List of State Parks opening beginning May 1
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ComED resources for payment assistance; Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program info
For Businesses, Service Providers & Schools
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DCEO Business Interruption Grant (BIG) Eligibility and Application Information
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Illinois Retail Merchants Association Compiled Guide of state & federal assistance, unemployment & leave information
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Apply for Economic Disaster Loans through the US Small Business Administration
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Information on DCEO's $90 million small business relief package
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IL Treasurer's Small Business COVID-19 Relief Loan Program
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IL Dept. of Revenue info on sales tax extensions for bars & restaurants
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Cook Co. $35 million Financial Relief Announcement
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IL Liquor Control Commission Guidance on Beer Returns
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For IL Small Business Assistance, contact the DCEO at or click here
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To donate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), contact
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If you can manufacture PPE, contact
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IL Dept. of Public Health Guidance for Faith-Based Services and Houses of Worship
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List of professions with license renewal extensions
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Letter from IDHS re: reimbursements for community-based service providers
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IL State Board of Education COVID-19 update webpage
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Executive Order 11 re: childcare providers and school e-learning days
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Guidance for Harm Reduction Providers & Drug Overdose Prevention Program Enrollees
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Executive Order 13 re: inmate transfers
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Executive Order 14 re: Notaries
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IL Dept. of Revenue guidance for businesses and individuals filing estimated income tax payments
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Information on the Paycheck Protection Program for employers
Healthcare Resources
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IDFPR Guidance on License Reinstatement for retired healthcare workers to fight COVID-19
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IDPH Guidance for requesting PPE
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Governor's Executive Order mandating telehealth insurance coverage
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If you've lost your health insurance because you were laid off, you may be eligible for Medicaid or can enroll on the ACA exchange market. Find more information here
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Guidance for special populations including the LGBTQ+ community, persons w/ substance abuse disorders, tobacco & e-cigarette users, etc.
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If you're experiencing stress or anxiety related to COVID-19, text "TALK" to 552020 to be connected with a trained counselor in your area
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For Spanish language, text "HABLAR" to 552020
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If you do not have a healthcare provider & believe you should be screened, contact your local health department via telephone.
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IDPH Guidance for wearing and/or making protective masks
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Remember to maintain healthy practices
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Wash hands with soap and water often and for 20 seconds
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Use hand sanitizer when soap isn't available
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Cough or sneeze into a tissue, dispose of it, and immediately wash your hands
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If no tissue is available, cough/sneeze into your elbow
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Maintain proper social distancing where possible of at least 6 ft from others
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Do not go to the doctor or hospital unless absolutely necessary or advised to by your doctor
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Call your doctor before making a visit to determine if a visit is needed
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IDPH Guidance for Grocery Shopping