COVID-19 TESTING

• Testing Facility Locations
• Walgreens is offering testing if you are eligible. The first step is to fill out their online assessment.

MASK GUIDELINES

• Illinois Department of Public Health: Guidance on the Use of Masks by the General Public
• Centers for Disease Control: Recommendation Regarding the Use of Cloth Face Coverings
• Face Covering Tips and Guidelines

COMED

• ComEd Suspends Disconnections until March 2021 & Encourages Customers to Take Advantage of Expanded Assistance Options to Help with Energy Bills. Click here for more information.
  
• ComEd Bill Payment Assistance Program - helps income eligible customers who are past-due on their energy bills.
  Click here for English. Click here for Spanish.
• Residential Customers Who Are Without Power Encouraged to Contact ComEd to Have Service Restored
  
• ComEd Taking Steps to Lift Communities During Coronavirus Pandemic

metronet

• March 25, 2020 - MetroNet Announces COVID-19 Relief Plan for Families and Businesses
• 19 Ways that MetroNet is helping to fight the effects of COVID 19
• Solutions for your Business
• Solutions for your Household Needs

PACE 

• PACE Bus Temporarily Combines Routes Beginning May 18th
• Information about Pace’s Response to COVID-19

workforce center of will county

Has your job been impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak? You can file for unemployment benefits online by clicking here or by calling 877-342-7533. You can also post your resume and look for jobs here.

senior services of will county

• March 18, 2020 - Senior Services of Will County COVID-19 Update 
• March, 2020 - Resources, Information, Services and Programs to Keep Senior Safe, Healthy and Independent

WASTE MANAGEMENT  

• Waste Management COVID-19 Update

forest preserve district of will county

• What’s Open? What’s Closed?

COMCAST

• Internet Essentials from Comcast - Affordable internet at home for eligible households. For more information, click here.
• March 18, 2020 - Comcast Increases Access to and Speeds of Internet Essentials’ Low-Income Internet Service to Support Americans Through the Coronavirus Pandemic
• March 13, 2020 - Comcast Announces Comprehensive COVID-19 Response to Help Keep Americans Connected to the Internet

NICOR

• Nicor Gas Provides Energy Assistance Resources
  

ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES

• The Illinois Department of Human Services is offering Call 4 Calm mental health support. If you or a loved one are struggling with stress related to the COVID-19 pandemic and need emotional support, text TALK to 552020 for English or HABLAR for Spanish. This service is free and available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. People seeking assistance will remain anonymous and will provide only their first name and zip code, which enables the service to link you to a counselor in your area who is knowledgeable about available local resources. Land line users can call (217) 545-5100 for assistance.

MISC

• State of Illinois Press Releases
• Will County Press Releases
• Will County COVID-19 webpage
• July 29, 2020 - Governor Issues New Restrictions on Youth and Adult Sports
• July 29, 2020 - Illinois Phase 4 All Sports Guidelines
• April 6, 2020 - IDPH Guidance for the Use of Face Masks
• Illinois Department of Commerce COVID-19 Emergency Resources for Residents
• April 2, 2020 - Gov. Pritzker Kicks Off ‘All in Illinois’ to Reinforce State’s Stay at Home Message
• March 30, 2020 - Governor’s Office Daily COVID-19 Q & A
• March 30, 2020 - The Governor’s Office provided updated guidance regarding the establishment of new rules for childcare centers and homes operating during the state of emergency.
• March 30, 2020 - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation Announces Help for Consumers Struggling to Make Payments on their Debts Due to the COVID-19 Crisis and Guidance for its Regulated Financial Sectors
• Illinois Department of Revenue - Taxpayer Resources
• The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) announced a 90-day extension of certain Illinois Sales Tax exemption renewals
• Federal REAL ID Deadline Extended to Oct. 1, 2021
• March 16, 2020 - Illinois Gaming Board Suspends all Licensed Video Gaming Operations
• Ribfest’s Response to the Virus, March 13, 2020
• General Information
• Information for Your Household
• Community Preparedness
• Advice for Schools
• Avoid the Spread of Germs via Coughing, Sneezing, or Unclean Hands
• Guidance for Health Care Facilities 
• More on the Importance of Healthy and Clean Hands
• Social Distancing
• Illinois Department of Public Health’s Recommended Guidance for Preventing Spread of COVID-19 in Grocery Stores
• Tips for Dementia Caregivers - Visit the Alzheimer’s Association here.
• Cleaning and Disinfecting Your Home/Facility
• Resources for families with young children and early childhood providers