STATE OF ILLINOIS COVID-19 WEBSITE

• The State of Illinois has created a website to centralize information about COVID-19’s spread in Illinois and what programs / services are available for affected residents and businessowners. Please visit www2.illinois.gov/sites/coronavirus for all information relating to the virus.

STATE OF ILLINOIS COVID-19 HOTLINE NUMBER

• If you have any questions regarding COVID-19 in Illinois, please call the hotline number: (800) 889-3931

STAY AT HOME ORDER EXTENDED TO APRIL 30th

• On advice of public health officials, Governor Pritzker announced today that the stay at home executive order would be extended through April 30th, 2020

GOING OUTDOORS

• It is strongly recommended that if you need to leave your home and go outdoors, you wear a bandana or mask across your nose and mouth for an additional layer of protection.
• With the arrival of warmer weather, many of us will seek outdoor exercise. Public health officials in Illinois and across the country encourage you to continue practicing social distancing while exercising, and remember to wash your hands and avoid touching your face. It is also recommended you wear a face mask or face covering if possible.
• Lake County Forest Preserves remain open from 6:30 am to sunset during the COVID-19 pandemic, but public buildings, playgrounds and restrooms are closed. Visit www.lcfpd.org for the latest information.

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STATE OF ILLINOIS COVID-19 WEBSITE

• The State of Illinois has created a website to centralize information about COVID-19’s spread in Illinois and what programs / services are available for affected residents and businessowners. Please visit www2.illinois.gov/sites/coronavirus for all information relating to the virus.

STATE OF ILLINOIS COVID-19 HOTLINE NUMBER

• If you have any questions regarding COVID-19 in Illinois, please call the hotline number: (800) 889-3931

STAY AT HOME ORDER EXTENDED TO APRIL 30th

• On advice of public health officials, Governor Pritzker announced today that the stay at home executive order would be extended through April 30th, 2020

ALL IN ILLINOIS INITIATIVE

• All in Illinois is a new initiative to unite Illinois residents across the state and remind us that we are all in this together. Visit: https://www.enjoyillinois.com/allinillinois

ARTS ILLINOIS RELIEF FUND

• A relief fund was created to helps artists, artisans, stage & production members and cultural organizations and many others in Illinois
• To donate or apply for relief or to submit your art, visit: artsforillinois.org 
• artsforillinois.org will be a place for anyone to visit online to experience the collective art in Illinois

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STATE OF ILLINOIS COVID-19 WEBSITE

• The State of Illinois has created a website to centralize information about COVID-19’s spread in Illinois and what programs / services are available for affected residents and businessowners. Please visit www2.illinois.gov/sites/coronavirus for all information relating to the virus.

STATE OF ILLINOIS COVID-19 HOTLINE NUMBER

• If you have any questions regarding COVID-19 in Illinois, please call the hotline number: (800) 889-3931

STAY AT HOME ORDER EXTENDED TO APRIL 30th

• On advice of public health officials, Governor Pritzker announced today that the stay at home executive order would be extended through April 30th, 2020

ALL IN ILLINOIS INITIATIVE

• All in Illinois is a new initiative to unite Illinois residents across the state and remind us that we are all in this together. Visit: https://www.enjoyillinois.com/allinillinois

ARTS ILLINOIS RELIEF FUND

• A relief fund was created to helps artists, artisans, stage & production members and cultural organizations and many others in Illinois
• To donate or apply for relief or to submit your art, visit: artsforillinois.org 
• artsforillinois.org will be a place for anyone to visit online to experience the collective art in Illinois

AFFORDABLE CARE ACT 

• For people who have been recently laid off due to COVID19, you can qualify for the ACA right now due to experiencing a qualifying life event. Visit: getcovered.illinois.gov

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GRAYSLAKE – While the country deals with the coronavirus pandemic and urges all non-essential workers to remain home, staying home puts survivors of domestic and sexual violence in increased danger. State Senator Melinda Bush (D-Grayslake) applauded the Pritzker administration’s expansion of programs to support these survivors.

“The best protection we currently have against COVID-19 is to stay home, if we can, and practice social distancing,” Bush said. “But for survivors of domestic or sexual abuse, that’s not always safe.” 

The Illinois Department of Human Services recently launched a $1.2 million plan to support its statewide network of services for domestic violence and sexual assault survivors. IDHS is working with the Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence to establish an emergency fund to support local providers with needs related to COVID-19. IDHS will also provide a grant advance to enhance the capacity of local rape crisis centers.

“The Stay at Home Order is meant to keep Illinoisans safe, but if you are experiencing or live in fear of domestic violence, please call the Illinois Domestic Violence Hotline for help,” Bush said. “Even during a global pandemic, we have a responsibility for the health, safety, and access to vital services for survivors.”

The new initiatives expand the role of the Domestic Violence Helpline by creating a one-stop access point. Survivors can call the Helpline at 1-877-TO END DV (1-877-863-6338 or 1-877-863-6339) and be connected to shelters through existing Domestic Violence Prevention and Intervention (DVPI) shelter services or through available hotels and motels. 

Survivors of sexual assault and abuse can identify their local rape crisis center at the Illinois Coalition Against Sexual Assault’s website: www.icasa.org.

More info about COVID-19 can be found at https://coronavirus.illinois.gov/s/.