Register for our Thursday, June 11^th and Friday, June 12^th Webinars

Webinars scheduled for this week offering valuable information about reopening in Illinois. 

Phase Three - Restore Illinois

Find out more:

• Read the letter from the State of Illinois here. 

• Restore Illinois - Phase 3 Guidelines for Reopening Business and Returning People to work Safely
• Watch the video here

• Visit the Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) workplace website about additional resources here

For businesses and residents with any COVID-19 questions or concerns call 708-633-3319 (M-F: 9 am – 4 pm) or by email  COVID19@cookcountyhhs.org

Apply for the Cook County Community Recovery Fund

Applications are open until Wednesday, June 17, 2020, at 11:59 am.

If you are a Suburban Cook County small business or independent contractor, check eligibility requirements, ask questions, and access the loan application here.

County's Technical Assistance Program Helps Small Businesses Get $3 Million in Loan Approvals for Paycheck Protection Program

Get FREE assistance, attend a webinar, or connect to a lender through the Cook County Community Recovery Technical Assistance program. 

With more than $110 Billion still available and a 24-week extension to spend funding from the forgivable Paycheck Protection Program loan, small businesses, independent contractors, and nonprofits in need of support due to COVID-19 are encouraged to apply. For more information about the:

• Technical Assistance Program visit us online
• Paycheck Protection Program and educational webinars and more visit us online here
• Accessing our information in English, Hindi, Spanish, Polish, Mandarin, and more visit us here

Resources

Returning to work guidelines:

• Questions leaders should ask themselves: Checklists for Reopening Business After COVID-19

General forms:

• Health Services / Human Resources Posting
• Customizable Workplace Flyer
• Standardized Employee Screening Questionnaire

Help for procuring Personal Protective Equipment for your business:

• Illinois Manufacturing Association's Manufacturing Sourcing Center

Sector Resources

Be Counted

Census 2020

Values

Equity. Engagement. Excellence.
Learn more about Vital Communities, our strategic plan for economic development, with the Policy Roadmap: Five-Year Strategic Plan for Offices Under the President.

Bureau of Economic Development

69 W Washington, Suite 2900 | Chicago, IL 60602 | Phone: (312) 603-1000

Mission: To Lead and Promote Equitable Economic Growth and Community Development