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Tune in to chicityclerk.com at 10:00 a.m. April 22, 2020 for virtual City Council Meeting

Virtual City Council - April 22, 2020

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Q & A With Dr. Allison Arwady

Chicago Department of Public Health

April 21, 2020

CITY OF CHICAGO CORONAVIRUS RESPONSE CENTER: http://www.chicago.gov/coronavirus

COVID-19 Small Business Resiliency Loan: The application opened on March 31st and will continue on a case-by-case basis. Please visit the terms and conditions, as well as FAQ on the Small Business Resiliency Loan Website: https://www.connect2capital.com/partners/chicago-small-business-resiliency-fund/faq-chicago-resiliency-fund/

Links:

COVID-19 demographic data, including data broken down by zip code: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/sites/covid-19/home/latest-data.html
Free delivery COVID-19 shopping for seniors: https://www.covidseniorshoppers.com/
State of IL Resources for Emergency Childcare: https://www2.illinois.gov/sites/OECD/Pages/For-Communities.aspx
The City’s COVID-19 donation website: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/sites/covid-19/home/resources.html?#donation-information
To donate medical supplies and personal protective equipment (PPE): https://bit.ly/donatePPEchicago
To donate other products or professional services: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/sites/covid-19/home/resources.html
To donate time as a healthcare worker: https://www.illinoishelps.net
To sell medical supplies and PPE: https://bit.ly/3ahel4c
To donate to the Small Business Resiliency Fund: https://www.chicagocovid19responsefund.org/
To donate to the Affordable Housing Opportunity Fund: https://www.fii.org/sites/chicago/. Donors should click “Donate to our COVID-19 Fund” and choose “Chicago Housing Fund” as the designee. This will go directly to the COVID-19 Housing Assistance Grant program.
CDPH Guidance for:
Critical Infrastructure Workers
Retirement Communities and Independent Living Facilities
Transit Workers
Funeral Homes
Dental Settings

Read More Here: CARES Act

The Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership: Funding Opportunities

Request For Proposal – Industry-Focused Sector Centers

The Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership and LWIA 7 Workforce Innovation Board are issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for highly qualified organizations to assist The Partnership and its network of delegate agencies in the offering, delivery, and facilitation of workforce development services with businesses in the given industry sector throughout Cook County.

Click here for the full RFP.

https://chicookworks.org/request-for-proposal-industry-focused-sector-centers/

*Proposals are due Friday, May 29, 2020, at 4:00 pm CDT.

Request For Proposal – One-Stop Operator

The Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership and LWIA 7 Workforce Innovation Board are issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a highly qualified, neutral One-Stop Operator to coordinate the services delivered by WIOA One-Stop partners at 10 existing One-Stops (a.k.a. “American Job Centers”) throughout Cook County, resulting in more streamlined and integrated services for job seekers and businesses.

Click here for the full RFP.

https://chicookworks.org/request-for-proposal-one-stop-operator/

* Proposals are due Friday, May 29, 2020, at 4:00 pm CDT.

*Under no circumstances will proposals be accepted after 4:00 pm on Friday, May 29, 2020

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Hello,

I hope everyone is staying safe and that you are checking on loved ones especially seniors from a distance. We are abiding by the stay at home rule, so our offices will remain closed until further notice.

We are working from home and will continue to send you updates & resources that pertains to the COVID-19 pandemic through social media & email.

For city services call 311 or email us at: [email protected] .

We will be responding to all voicemail messages, emails and following up on 311 inquiries.

Thank you and stay safe.

Sincerely,

Walter Burnett, Jr.

Alderman & Committeeman

27th Ward