General COVID-19 Update

Ladder Up thanks Francine J. Lipman, a William S. Boyd Professor of Law at University of Nevada, Las Vegas for compiling this summary. The CARES Act was just signed into law, including a number of individual income tax provisions.  Here are some details on the Recovery Rebate Tax Credit:

US Senator Dick Durbin’s COVID-19 page, which includes updates and links to resources.

The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity is working with partners to launch emergency assistance programs for Illinois small businesses, including Hospitality Emergency Grant Program, Illinois Small Business Emergency Loan Fund, and the Downstate Small Business Stabilization Program.

Will County officials encourage residents to reference the Illinois Department of Public Health or the Center for Disease Control for additional information about the coronavirus or COVID-19.

Oak Park Public Health officals are issuing guidelines and bulletins related to COVID-19.

The City of Naperville is working with its partners at the city, county, state and federal levels to monitor the global outbreak, implement practices recommended to contain its spread and take steps to keep residents and City staff healthy, safe and informed. 

This site serves as a resource for individuals, businesses, and organizations in the Bloomington-Normal communities during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

The South Side Weekly is collecting items of particular relevance to South Siders, including information about unemployment benefits, public health, elder care, emergency food assistance, housing and tenants rights, and more. 

The State of Illinois and its community partners are working to ensure the health of our citizens. To do that, we need your help.

The Rental Assistance Program provides financial assistance to eligible Chicago individuals and families who are in danger of eviction in order to stabilize individuals and families in their existing rental unit.