COVID- 19 Resources
Cook County Farm Bureau is here for you. In this uncertain and rapidly changing situation, it can be hard to find the information you are looking for. We created our COVID-19 Resource page, which has quickly become a go-to source of information for our members and farm community. With state, local and federal links, as well as government and small business loan information, we hope this page helps you navigate the current options available to support your business and employees.
Federal Guidance
- Federal Families First Coronavirus Relief
- Centers for Disease Control Updated Guidance for Businesses
- Department of Labor
- Guidance for Meat and Poultry Workers and Employers
- Farmers to Families Food Box Program
Small Business Aid Programs
- Small Business Disaster Loan Assistance
- Small Business Guidance and Loan Resources
- Small Business Loan Guide
- Stimulus Bill and Rules that May Apply to Small Businesses
- Emergency Resources for Businesses
Paycheck Protection Program
- Paycheck Protection Program (SBA)
- Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness
- Paycheck Protection Act (AFBF summary)
- Paycheck Protection Act (FAQs)
State of Illinois Guidance
- Restore Illinois Plan
- Local foods and specialty crop/u-pick guidance
- Shelter in Place Executive Order
- Disaster Proclamation
- Department of Financial and Professional Regulations
- Department of Revenue
- State of Illinois COVID- 19 Resource Page
- State of Illinois Economic Assistance
Shelter in Place Guidance for Businesses
- DCEO Shelter in Place FAQ and Guidance for Essential Businesses
- DCEO Shelter in Place FAQ and Guidance for Families
- DCEO Small Business Information
Transportation Resources
- Overweight Permit Extension
- Department of Transportation- Overweight Permit
- Department of Transportation- CDL Testing
- Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
City of Chicago
- City of Chicago COVID-19 Resource Page
- Business Affairs and Consumer Protection COVID-19 Resources
- Small Business Resiliency Fund
- Chicago Shelter at Home FAQ
Cook County
Agriculture
- Essential Business and Operations Guidelines
- Pesticide Applicator Training and Testing
- Animal Agriculture Guidance
- USDA Coronavirus Guidance
- Coronavirus Food Assistance Program
- USDA Coronavirus Food Assistance Program Details
- Coronavirus Aid for Farmers
Local Foods and Specialty Crops
- Illinois Farmers Market Association Guidelines
- Guidelines for U-Pick producers (Perdue University)
- Guidelines for U-Pick producers (NC State)
- Guidelines for U-Pick guests
Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program (EIDL)
- Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program (EIDL)
- Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program Fact Sheet
- Application
Consumers
Families
- Call4Calm Hotline The Illinois Department of Human Services' Mental Health Division has launched a free-of-charge emotional support text line, Call4Calm, for Illinois residents experiencing stress and mental health issues related to COVID-19. Individual who would like to speak with a mental health professional can text "TALK" to 552020, or for Spanish, "HABLAR" to 552020. Call4Calm is free to use, and individuals will remain anonymous. Once a resident sends a text to the hotline, within 24 hours they will receive a call from a counselor employed by a local community mental health center to provide support. Individuals can also text 552020, with key words such as "unemployment" or "food" or "shelter" and will receive information on how to navigate and access supports and services.
- Resources for Families and Individuals
Illinois Farm Bureau COVID- 19 resources are available here. A brief overview of COVID- 19 and agriculture is available here.