COVID-19 Resources
Central Locations for COVID-19 Information
Governor Pritzker’s COVID-19 Website (LINK)
Updated Mask Requirements Regarding Schools
August 2021 COVID-19 Mitigations Update from Governor Pritzker (DOWNLOAD)
“Stay at Home” Order
Copy of “Stay at Home” Executive Order is available HERE
FAQ on “Stay at Home” Executive Order HERE
Information from Chicago Public Schools
Parents can download the grade-level packets at cps.edu/enrichmentresources
Chicago Public Schools website (HERE)
How to talk to your kids about Coronavirus (HERE)
For more information:
Call the CPS Command Center at (773) 553-KIDS (5437) or email familyservices@cps.edu
Reach out to the CPS Office of Student Health and Wellness at oshw@cps.edu for help finding medical care
CPS locations are Food Distribution Centers beginning on Tuesday (3/17) from 9AM to 1PM. Families can pick up 3 days worth of food for each child at any given time. Parents in need of delivery should call 773-553-KIDS (5437) or email familyservices@cps.edu.
Resources for Small Businesses
Back to Business Grant Program HERE.
Northcenter Chamber of Commerce COVID-19 Website HERE.
Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce COVID-19 Website HERE.
Information on Governor Pritzker’s Sales Tax Deferral Executive Order HERE
Mayor Lightfoot Announces $100 Million Relief Package HERE
Small Business Administration COVID-19 Website HERE
Department of Employment Security Website HERE
For additional resources, you can call the Small Business Administration at 1-800-659-2955 (TTY: 1-800-877-8339) or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov
Apply for Unemployment Benefits HERE
Illinois Department of Employment Security COVID-19 Website HERE
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families HERE
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) – Apply HERE
Illinois Medicaid Information HERE
One Fair Wage- accepting applications for cash assistance to restaurant workers, car service drivers, delivery workers, personal service workers, and more who need emergency assistance. HERE
American Rescue Plan Act in Illinois
HR 6074 – Coronavirus Preparedness And Response Supplemental Appropriations Act
HR 6201 – Families First Coronavirus Response Act
New York Times Summary of Federal Action HERE
Federal mortgage help for people effected by COVID-19 HERE
Emergency Assistance with Rent: HERE
Chicago Rental Assistance HERE
Information on Suspension of Eviction Orders HERE
Information on the Governor’s Expansion of Telehealth Services HERE
City of Chicago suspends ticketing for all non-public safety matters HERE
Help for people experiencing homelessness HERE
To donate Personal Protective Equipment Donations email HERE
If your company wants to manufacture PPE email HERE
Student Loan COVID-19 Resources HERE
CDC Mental Health and Coping Website: LINK
Frequently Asked Questions on COVID-19 and Mental Health: LINK
When Home Becomes the Workplace: Mental Health and Remote Work: LINK
Social Support: Getting and Staying Connected: LINK
Recording of Virtual Mental Health Forum with Rep. Williams, Rep. Pizer, Sen. Feigenholtz, and mental health professionals from 4/15: LINK
Compiled resources from Virtual Mental Health Forum: LINK
Mental Health Guide for Seniors: LINK
Compiled resources related to mindfulness during COVID-19 pandemic: LINK
HOTLINES
National Alliance on Mental Health Illness Help Line: 800-950-NAMI
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233
To contact the Chicago Department of Public Health:
coronavirus@chicago.gov or call (312) 746-4835City of Chicago COVID-19 Hotline:
(312) 746-7425ILLINOIS
To contact the Illinois Department of Public Health:
dph.sick@illinois.com or call (312) 814-2793State of Illinois COVID-19 Hotline:
(800) 889-3931
Chicago Department of Public Health Guidelines (HERE)
Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (HERE)
Illinois Department of Public Health (HERE)
Sign up to Receive email updates from the Chicago Department of Public Health (HERE)