News Flash

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

• Financial Assistance: 
  • CARES Act Resources for Business: Refer to the Guide to available programs and application process, FAQs document (small business answers begin page 6), and Flyer. Note application for the Emergency Disaster Loan is applied for online through the SBA while other programs are through financial institutions, please contact your local banker or refer to the list of active SBA lenders. If a businesses wish to begin preparing their application, they can download a sample form to see the information that will be requested from them. Lenders may begin processing loan applications as soon as April 3, 2020, the program will be available through June 30, 2020.
  • [UPDATED 4-14-20] Payroll Protection Application: It is suggested business start with application to their local bank, additional lenders accepting application from new or non-bank customers are listed in the article here. 
  • IL Dept of Commerce Small Business Loan; announced 3/25/20; loan continues; hospitality grant application closed.
• Various Resources & Guidance:
  • Essential Business - Updated IL Dept of Commerce List & FAQ’s 4-7-20
  • Small Business Survival Guide: a summary of essential information and resources from state and federal agencies. This document will be regularly updated.
  • [UPDATED 4-14-20] Commercial Real Estate Guidance for landlords/tenants/borrowers from the CCIM Institutue, CBRE Financial Council, and Cushman & Wakefield.
  • Family First Act - Employee Poster
  • IL Dept of Revenue Relief:  Information on deferred payments for restaurants and bars, and other relevant filing details.
  • 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.
  • Manufacturing: The IL Manufacturers Association and IL Manufacturer Extension Center are both offiering imporant manufacturer guidance and working to help manufactureres produce, supply and distribute emergency goods.
• Restaurants & Liquor Service:
  • Libertyville Restaurants Open for Service
  • 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)
• Health & Safety:
  • Lake County Health Department
  • IL Dept of Public Health (IDPH) has produced guidelines for various types of businesses, including Large Corporations, Daycare Providers, Oral Health, Hotels, etc.
  • IDPH: Illinois COVID-19 Information
  • OSHA: Protecting Workers During a Pandemic
  • CDC: Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers 
  • CDC: Environmental Cleaning and Disinfection Recommendations
  • CDC: COVID-19 Information for Travelers
  • CDC: Preventing Spread in Communities 
  • WHO: Getting Your Workplace Ready For COVID-19
  • WHO: Phishing Emails & Scam Alert