Neighbors,
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Please forgive me, as I dispatched my newsletter without the information on the Temporary yard waste Open Burn Ban.
The Open Burn Ban is a temporary Ban implemented in Lake County until June 10th of this year.
It was prompted by many Fire Districts imposing them in their jurisdictions as a way to cut down on the smoke from the burning of yard waste during a time of COVID Respitory infections, while keeping crucial first responders available by not responding to calls to address those fires.
The temporary ban is only for the burning of yard waste and debris and will expire on June 10th. Recreational fires, contained within a 3' x 3' x 3' pit (including chimineas) are allowed.
For all of the details, here is the link to the County's information on it:
Again, I apologize for the double email!
Have a safe and happy weekend!
Dick Barr
- 211: If anyone in your community needs 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. 211 is available 24/7. https://211lakecounty.org/
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If you exhibit symptoms, contact your Primary Care Provider. DO NOT GO TO THEIR OFFICE or show up at an ER or urgent care facility. Your physician will give you instructions over the phone on what to do.
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People who do not have a primary care provider who are showing symptoms of COVID-19 can call the Lake County Health Department Patient Access Center (847-377-8800).
- The best way to protect you and our community is to continue practicing the 3 C's. Clean, Cover, Contain. As well, stay put and avoid public interaction as much as possible.
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Utilities Information
- Illinois Commerce Commission has required all private providers of water, gas and electric to:
- Suspend service disconnections.
- Waive late-payment penalties.
- Implement temporary flexible credit and payment procedures to ensure all customers remain connected to essential utility service.
- The ICC also directed all alternative electric and natural gas suppliers to suspend their door-to-door sales, because of COVID-19 transmission risk.
- If you think any of your providers are not following the ICC's directive, please Call the ICC, at 1-800-524-0795, or CUB, at 1-800-669-5556.
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Information on ComEd's Energy Assistance Program for COVID-19
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Information on Northshore Gas' Energy Assistance Program for COVID-19
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Click here for payment assistance, or
- call 847-249-4330
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Information on NICOR Gas' Energy Assistance Program for COVID-19
United Way of Lake County launches COVID-19 Relief Fund.
United Way of Lake County, Lake County Government, Lake County Community Foundation, and the Lake County Municipal League have joined together to create the Lake County COVID-19 Community Response Fund.
Hosted and administered by United Way of Lake County, the Lake County COVID-19 Community Response Fund will support local nonprofit organizations serving Lake County’s most vulnerable neighbors. The fund unites monies raised by Lake County philanthropies, corporations, and individuals to be disbursed to nonprofit organizations serving on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic, providing urgent resources for Lake County most at-risk neighbors.
For full information, click here.
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Info from the CDC for Vulnerable Populations.
Click Here to visit the CDC's special guidance for populations who are more vulnerable to COVID-19 infection.
If You Need Assistance
211 is a service, similar to 911, where you can dial 211 in Lake County to access support services. Do not use in an emergency, always call 911 for an emergency.
211 can align you with support service providers to help for issues like finding resources for food, housing, help, especially during a crisis.
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The SBA has opened up disaster relief loans for affected small businesses in Lake County, up to $2,000,000 per business.
Loans can be paid back over up to 30 years, and currently have an interest rate of ~2.75%.
To apply for an SBA Disaster Relief Loan, or for more information, click here.
Latest updated March 20, 2020
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SBA Paycheck Protection Program
Opened on April 3rd, he Paycheck Protection Program offers businesses up to 8 week of expenses with forgivable loans if they keep their employees employed.
- $350 Billion program
- Businesses with less than 500 employees can qualify
- Some business may qualify if they have over 500 employees
- Administered through your local bank
- Can be used to pay payroll, rent, mortgage interest, or utilities
- Forgivable under certain conditions
To find a bank to help you apply, click here:
For other business relief options, click here:
If your bank is not currently setup for SBA loans, you can ask them to fill out this form: and have them email it to: delegatedauthority@sba.gov
If they are currently an SBA bank, and have not yet received all of the information, you can supply them with this link:
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Governor's Stay At Home Order
Click Here for a link to the Governor's Stay at Home Order, which lists the essential businesses and the capacity at which any business can remain open.
Clarification of "Essential Businesses"
Click Here for the Illinois Department of Commerce's clarifications on what is and is not an essential business.
General information and guidance geared towards Businesses and employees regarding COVID-19 and the current status. This information is choppy, trying to get information out to you as quick as possible.
Report A Concern/Issue
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Have an issue you'd like to report? (Lost/Found Pets, Environmental concern, junk and debris, potholes, tall grass/weeds, water service interruptions, crime tips, drainage issues, etc.)
We've developed a convenient and easy way for you to report any issue through our online reporting tool, which will automatically route your concern to the pertinent County Department, as well as allows us to track and study areas of greatest concerns for future improvements.
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