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CITY OF EVANSTON: Small Business Loan and Grant Assistance Programs Available

By Press release submission | Apr 2, 2020

Governor JB Pritzker has announced the launch of new emergency assistance programs for Illinois small businesses. .

CITY OF DES PLAINES: Community Survey for Our Residents: We'd Like Your Feedback

By Press release submission | Apr 1, 2020

The City of Des Plaines invites its residents to take a short survey about the challenges that low to moderate income households are currently experiencing.

From DuPage Policy Journal

ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 28: Murphy: Loans, tax deferrals and more assistance available to local businesses during COVID-19 closures

By Press release submission | 4 days ago

To provide assistance to the many local restaurants and businesses who have closed their doors due to the outbreak of COVID-19, or the new coronavirus, State Senator Laura Murphy (D-Des Plaines) is sharing information that might help these establishments survive this difficult period.

ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 55: Moylan Supports Local Businesses, Highlights Resources Available During Coronavirus Crisis

By Press release submission | Mar 31, 2020

Moylan Supports Local Businesses, Highlights Resources Available During Coronavirus Crisis

CITY OF PROSPECT HEIGHTS: Yard Waste Collection

By Press release submission | Mar 31, 2020

In Prospect Heights, yard waste disposal collections will occur once per week, beginning the week of March 15th and ending the week of December 13th.

BARRINGTON HILLS PARK DISTRICT: April 8, 2020 Park Board Meeting

By Press release submission | Mar 31, 2020

The April Park Board Meeting will be held via video conferencing.

ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 17: Covid-19 Bulletin #3: What to Do if You’re Sick

By Press release submission | Mar 31, 2020

Dear Neighbor: Every Illinoisan plays a role in ensuring our health care system remains fully operational to treat patients in need of urgent care.

ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 44: Crespo Highlights Economic Assistance for Local Small Businesses

By Press release submission | Mar 31, 2020

As part of his ongoing effort to assist local businesses with the unprecedented challenges they’re facing due the COVID-19 outbreak, state Rep. Fred Crespo, D-Hoffman Estates, is highlighting the deferral of sales tax payments for locally owned businesses, as well as Illinois’ work to secure eligibility for disaster assistance loans.

ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 19: LaPointe Promotes Emergency Equipment Donation Drive for First Responders Amid COVID-19

By Press release submission | Mar 31, 2020

State Rep. Lindsey LaPointe, D-Chicago, is promoting Serve Illinois’ donation drive for personal protective equipment (PPE) for first responders and health care workers during the COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease) outbreak.

EVANSTON TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 202: ETHS Virtual Spirit Week, March 30-April 3

By Press release submission | Mar 30, 2020

The ETHS Student Activities Office is creating a Virtual Spirit Week, March 30-April 3, to celebrate Wildkit spirit during the e-learning period.

CITY OF ELGIN: What the Illinois Stay-at-Home Order Means for Residents

By Press release submission | Mar 25, 2020

The order prohibits things like visiting the homes of friends and holding gatherings of any size and closes all nonessential establishments, including most retail, recreation and entertainment businesses.

ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 55: Moylan Speaks Out Against Price Gouging During Coronavirus Crisis

By Press release submission | Mar 25, 2020

Moylan Speaks Out Against Price Gouging During Coronavirus Crisis

ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 54: With Blood Shortage, Morrison Joins Call for Donors.

By Press release submission | Mar 25, 2020

With Blood Shortage, Morrison Joins Call for Donors.

ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 27: Telehealth services

By Press release submission | Mar 24, 2020

Gov. Pritzker signed an executive order expanding telehealth services in Illinois.

ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 44: Latino Caucus: We Will Get Through This Together

By Press release submission | Mar 24, 2020

The Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus released the following statement amid Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s “stay at home” order, urging local families to contact their constituent service offices via phone or email in order to continue connecting them to resources, as well as to follow the recommendations of medical experts.

CITY OF DES PLAINES: City Hall is closed to the General Public until Further Notice

By Press release submission | Mar 24, 2020

As of March 18, 2020, City Hall is closed to the general public, limiting visitors to all of its facilities at this time.

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS PARK DISTRICT: PARK DISTRICT SUSPENDING OPERATIONS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

By Press release submission | Mar 24, 2020

Effective 5pm Saturday, March 21, 2020, the Arlington Heights Park District is temporarily suspending all operations and closing all facilities, and playgrounds, until April 7, 2020, with the exception of essential services (baseline maintenance of parks and facilities) in support of Governor Pritzker’s efforts to stop the spread of the coronavirus.

ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 17: Covid-19 Bulletin #2: Statewide “stay at Home” Ordered

By Press release submission | Mar 23, 2020

On Friday, March 20th, Governor Pritzker issued Executive Order 2020-10 requiring all Illinoisans to stay in their homes to prevent the further spread of COVID-19.

CITY OF ROLLING MEADOWS: City of Rolling Meadows offices are Closed

By Press release submission | Mar 23, 2020

The City of Rolling Meadows is working diligently to continue to provide the highest level of service to the public, without any significant interruptions or inconveniences as a result of COVID-19.

ARLINGTON HEIGTHS HISTORICAL MUSEUM: All Programs Cancelled and Facilities Closed

By Press release submission | Mar 23, 2020

Effective end of business day today, all programs and facilities are closed until further notice, and will be re-evaluated on March 31.