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The following COVID-19 informational resources may be of interest to area businesses. This page will be updated regularly. To sign-up for notification emails when this page is updated or for other Village emergency and informational notices register on the NotifyMe module. The Village COVID-19 general announcement page can be found here.

• 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 such as the Payroll Protection are through financial institutions. 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. The program will be available through June 30, 2020. Funds were fully appropriated for the programs as of 4-16-20, it is anticipated additional allocation will occur. 4-17-20 edit
  • 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 this article. See above allocation note. 4-17-20 edit
  • IL Dept of Commerce Small Business Loan; announced 3/25/20; loan continues; hospitality grant application closed.
  • Facebook Business Grants & Ad Boost Credits: Application opens April 22nd for a two-week window, details here. 4-21-22 edit
• Various Resources & Guidance:
  • The Small Business Development Center at CLC has counselors available for virtual meetings to discuss your business finances, employee concerns, and more. Schedule here. 4-16-20 edit
  • Essential Business - Updated IL Dept of Commerce List & FAQ’s version date 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.
  • Commercial Real Estate Guidance for landlords/tenants/borrowers from the CCIM Institutue, CBRE Financial Council, and Cushman & Wakefield. 4-14-20 edit
  • 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 corona-virus
  • 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 offering important manufacturer guidance and working to help manufacturers produce, supply and distribute emergency goods. 4-14-20 edit
  • Orange "Open" or "Open - Delivery & PickUp" signs are available for businesses to post in their storefront window. They can be picked up in the Police Department lobby, 200 E Cook Ave.
• Restaurants & Liquor Service:
  • Libertyville Restaurants Open for Service
  • Free legal guidance from the IL Restaurant Assoc, see provider list. 4-17-20 edit
  • Lake County Health Department has enacted bi-weekly phone briefings for the business community, to be held each Tuesday and Thursday from 11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. to provide the latest updates and answer questions. Recordings of previous briefings are now saved online here. 4-14-20 edit
  • 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)
  • Restaurant Strong Fund through the Gregg Hill Foundation offering grants to employees, application available. 4-16-20 edit
  • National Restaurant Association has a relief fund offering grants to employees on a first-come, first-serve basis. Applications not currently being accepted. 4-16-20 edit
• Health & Safety:
  • Lake County Health Department
  • IL Dept of Public Health (IDPH) has varous recources on thier website and they has issued guidelines specific to certain business types, including Large Corporations, Daycare Providers, Oral Health, Hotels, Funeral Homes, etc. 
  • Mental Health & Other Assistance: If you, or someone you care about, are feeling overwhelmed with emotions like sadness, depression, or anxiety, or feel like you want to harm yourself or others call: 911; or Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA’s) Disaster Distress Helpline: 1-800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746. (TTY 1-800-846-8517). If you or your staff need assistance finding food, shelter, rent or utility assistance, or other essential services, CALL 211 or TEXT your zip code to 898211 to speak with someone who can help 24/7. For more information, visit https://211lakecounty.org/. 4-14-20 edit
  • 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