News Flash

The following COVID-19 informational resources may be of interest to area businesses:

• IL Dept of Commerce Small Business Loan and Hospitality (Hotel/Restaurant) Grant - announced 3/25/20 
• IL Manufacturers Association: Survey of ability to produce emergency supplies and other important manufacturer guidance.
• IL Dept of Public Health (IDPH) has produced guidelines for various types of businesses, including Large Corporations, Daycare Providers, Oral Health, Hotels, etc.
• Essential Business Check List by the IL Dept of Commerce
• 3-20-20 Stay Home Order FAQ, Governor’s Executive Order Listing Essential Activities
• Small Business Survival Guide: a summary of essential information and resources from state and federal agencies. This document will be regularly updated.
• SBA Disaster Loan Instructions: IL businesses became eligible on 3/19/20 to apply for loans and financial assistance. Here are instructions, a fact sheet, webinar slides, eligibility summary, and a link to the application form. SBA’s Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955 or disastercustomerservice@sba.gov.
• IL Dept of Revenue Relief:  Information on deferred payments for restaurants and bars, and other relevant filing details.
• Libertyville Restaurants Open for Service
• IRS information to help taxpayers and businesses affected by the coronavirus
• The U.S. Department of Labor has resources to help workers and employers prepare for the COVID-19 virus, including use of the Family and Medical Leave Act.
• IDES Unemployment Insurance information.
  
• Illinois Liquor Control Commission Compliance Directive - 3/16/20 and Libertyville Liquor Classification A & B Descriptions
• Liquor Sales:  3-19-20 Sales Guidance, 3-19-20 License Renewal Extension, and IL Executive Order No. 5, issued 3/16/20 (includes restaurant clarification)
• SBA Press Release: Disaster Loans to Businesses
• WHO: Getting Your Workplace Ready For COVID-19
• CDC: Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers 
• OSHA: Protecting Workers During a Pandemic
• IDPH: Illinois COVID-19 Information
• CDC: Environmental Cleaning and Disinfection Recommendations
• CDC: COVID-19 Information for Travelers
• Lake County Health Department
• CDC: Preventing Spread in Communities 
• WHO: Phishing Emails & Scam Alert
• CDC: Interim Guidance for Ships on Managing Suspected COVID-19