Business Resources

Regional Efforts

• DuPage County Business Resources
• Cook County Business Resources

State of Illinois

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• Restore Illinois Phase 5 Business Toolkits: Guidelines for reopening for many business sectors are included.
• Illinois State Treasurer’s Office: Low-interest bridge loans are available through the Small Business COVID-19 Relief Program.
• Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity: Small business resources and links to other assistance programs.
• Illinois Department of Revenue: Short-term relief from penalties for late sales tax payments due to COVID-19 virus outbreak.
• Illinois Department of Labor: Free COVID-19 workplace safety consultation and online "Back to Business" voluntary self-certification modules for businesses with less than 250 employees.
• Illinois Department of Human Rights: FAQ for businesses concerning use of face coverings during COVID-19
• Illinois Restaurant Association: Guidance, information, and resources for the restaurant industry, including free webinars and access to a pro bono legal network. 

U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)

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• Small Business Guidance & Loan Resources: Disaster assistance loans are being offered to help businesses through disruptions caused by the coronavirus pandemic. 
  • Disaster Loan Assistance: Details on the low-interest, long-term disaster loans to businesses of all sizes, private non-profit organizations, homeowners, and renters to repair or replace uninsured/underinsured disaster damaged property.
  • Applications for Economic Injury Disaster Loans The EIDL program is designed to provide economic relief to businesses that are currently experiencing a temporary loss of revenue due to coronavirus (COVID-19).
  • Local Assistance: The SBA’s Illinois District Office will host free webinars covering loan eligibility, use of proceeds, terms, filing requirements, and access to additional small business resources.

Upcoming Events

• Choose DuPage Webinars: Join Choose DuPage to learn more about federal programs to assist businesses, non-profits, and sole proprietors as you navigate the challenges presented by the pandemic.
• Cook County Webinars: View a list of archived webinars in support of local businesses, or register for upcoming webinars hosted by Cook County.