Amid the growing concerns for COVID-19 and the new CDC and government recommendations we have decided to
postpone the following events.
- Play. Learn. Connect. Event at Kendall County Food Pantry - March 25th
- No Small Matter Documentary Screening - April 15th
- Week of the Young Child Resource Fair - April 18th
- Fox Valley United Way Annual Luncheon - May 15th
We will also be extending our grant application deadline to April 10th, 2020
Fox Valley United Way is dedicated to the communities we serve. We will share up-to-date information on COVID-19 from the local, state and federal level as the virus continues to develop. Let's all Live United, and work together to help all of our local children and families.
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Local Updates and Resources
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If you think you have the symptoms of COVID-19, please stay at home and CALL your doctor or health provider first to report a suspected illness. Your health care provider will order testing.
COVID-19 tests are NOT done at the Kane County Health Department.
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COVID-19 Disaster Proclamation
For immediate release, On Monday March 16, 2020 Kendall County Board Chairman Scott Gryder issued a Disaster Proclamation in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. Proclaiming a disaster is an essential step in Kendall County’s response to a crisis. The proclamation enacts the emergency operations plan and unlocks access to resources, equipment, and personnel in order to assist residents of Kendall County.
The proclamation will allow for greater collaboration with local, state, and federal governments. It also positions the county to access support from the federal government when additional resources are necessary and federal funding becoming available.
“Our government will continue to serve the people of Kendall County,” Chairman Gryder said. “We are taking every precaution to limit the spread of the virus in our community.”
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AURORA, IL | MARCH 16, 2020
- Mayor Richard C. Irvin today declared a state of emergency in the City of Aurora due to the global COVID-19 coronavirus crisis.
Joined by local healthcare professionals, aldermen, public safety chiefs, utility representatives and restaurant owners, Mayor Irvin spoke to thousands of Aurorans via a livestreamed media briefing before announcing the State of Emergency Declaration.
“These are challenging times, but I am confident we as a city, state and nation can come out of this stronger, wiser, and better,” said Mayor Irvin. “Let’s work together to preserve the public health, safety and welfare of our community,”
Effective immediately, the declaration is a proactive measure to ensure public health and safety, to expedite the procurement of goods and services and to quickly enforce emergency planning decisions.
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City Enacts Measures to Slow Spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Coronavirus Information Resources
A Special Message from St. Charles Mayor Raymond Rogina:
Following Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance and recommendations by local public health experts and the State of Illinois, the City of St. Charles is enacting precautionary measures, in accordance with actions of Governor JB Pritzker. These efforts are aimed at slowing the community spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) by promoting social distancing practices.
“The top priority of the City of St. Charles is keeping our citizens, employees, and community safe,” said Mayor Raymond Rogina. “As we navigate the rapidly evolving coronavirus situation together, I want you to know we are continually balancing efforts to slow the community spread of COVID-19, while also aiming to minimize disruption to our everyday lives. I appreciate the cooperation of our citizenry in joining us in utilizing best practices to combat COVID-19. We continue to work to impede the spread of the virus, but I remind everyone that it also is the personal responsibility of each one of us to take necessary precautions.
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The Aurora Regional Chamber of Commerce is closely monitoring the developments related to coronavirus (COVID-19) as well as the business and economic impact of this unprecedented crisis.
To help our local businesses, we have
assembled a host of resources
to help you navigate issues affecting your business and the greater Aurora region. Highlights include:
- Aurora restaurant signup if you are offering curbside and delivery service
- Up-to-date information from the experts (CDC, WHO and the Illinois Department of Public Health)
- Small Business Association's disaster loan program
- Videos and best practice tips
We stand ready to help you as we all navigate this crisis together (while apart). In the coming days, look for us to communicate ways we can help you and how we can "come together."
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How can we help you? Aurora Downtown is dedicated to helping our small business community within Special Service Area #One. We want to see you through this uncertain time. If there is anything we can do to assist during the COVID-19 shutdown, please let us know. You are part of our downtown family.
Currently, we want to make sure that you are supported in your efforts to keep your business running. Please take a look at the two website posts below, and let us know if we can add anything to them. Then scroll down for additional resources that could help your business to stay afloat.
We will get through this together. Thank you for investing in downtown!
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As always, the safety of our staff, volunteers and residents is paramount here at Mutual Ground.
Beginning March 17th all Mutual Ground services, except emergency shelter and crisis hotline programming will be suspended until March 29th.
We will continue to monitor the current health crisis situation and respond accordingly with updates.
Thank you for your support during this time.
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The Aurora Public Library will close all library locations effective 6:00pm on
March 17, 2020 through April 5, 2020* in response to coronavirus.
L
imited service
will be provided Tuesday, March 17 from 10a.m. - 6p.m.
- At Santori Library picking up holds will be available through our drive-thru
- At West Branch pick up holds and browse a small collection at the entryway
- At Eola Road Branch pick up holds and browse a small collection in the Small Meeting Room
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Directory of Counseling Services in the Oswego Area Chamber:
Kendall County Health Department Directory of Community Services -
Click Here
Directory of Health Clubs/Fitness Centers -
Click Here
Many of these are offering video exercises
Remember to exercise, drink fluids, stay in touch with friends and family via email, phone, Facetime, portal. Take this time to catch up on your reading, your hobby, a project at home you haven't had time for and more.
Reach out if feeling anxious and know that you are not alone. There are many out there in the same situations and feeling the same feelings and fears. Together as a community, a chamber, a state, a country and a world we will get through this.
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Families First Coronavirus Response Act: What it Means for Employers
On March 14, 2020,
the U.S. House of Representatives passed House Bill 6201 (HR6201).
The legislation seeks to protect private sector workers and government employees during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the legislation does not apply to any private sector employer with 500 or more employees. To be clear, the current legislation will regulate only those private sector employers who employ less than 500 employees. The Senate is expected to take up the bill early this week. The legislation would take effect within 15 days of enactment and expire on December 31, 2020.
HR6201 contains major changes to the FMLA as it seeks to provide job protected paid leave to any employee who has been on the job for at least 30 days – for up to 12 weeks – related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The legislation also mandates up to 80-hours of paid sick leave for reasons related to COVID
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An update from Geneva Chamber of Commerce
- The state of Illinois has launched Coronavirus.illinois.gov to provide timely and accurate information to the public. The website centralizes the breaking updates from state government, prevention and preparation tips, frequently asked questions, and resources from public health experts.
- While Cook County has been added to the SBA Small Business Disaster Relief Loan eligibility list (https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela/Declarations/DeclarationDetails?declNumber=6063522&direct=false) Kane County has not yet been listed. It is our understanding that the Governor's Office makes this determination. All the more reason to complete the NRA lobby effort above, and for local establishments to band together to lobby government leadership and re-affirm to them that Kane County and its businesses are suffering as much of an economic disaster as Cook County due to COVID 19. The longer it takes for Kane County to be put on the list, the further down the line Kane County businesses will be to receive any potential assistance.
FOR RESTAURANTS
- Action Alert - Tell Congress to Pass Restaurant Relief Now! (received from IL Restaurant Association) Congress is looking to pass a broad economic rescue package that the Trump administration estimates will be around $1.3 trillion. We need your help to ensure restaurant relief is properly addressed in this package.
- Economic forecasts indicate restaurants and the foodservice industry could sustain $225 billion in losses and eliminate 5-7 million jobs over the next three months. By taking action, you will tell your personalized story about how this has negatively impacted you, your employees, and your industry and call on President Trump and Congress for their support of the National Restaurant Association restaurant recovery plan. This plan provides direct and targeted relief designed to benefit restaurant and foodservice businesses of every size in every corner of the country.
It will provide:
- direct relief from a new restaurant recovery fund
- community grants for disaster relief assistance
- guaranteed loans and business interruption insurance
- lost revenue coverage from the government
- expand access to efficient and affordable loans
- special disaster unemployment assistance for workers
- tax breaks to help your cash flow
- a fix to the QIP tax glitch
- and more.
Please take a few moments to participate in this vital grassroots mobilization effort. We need Congress to act—and act fast.
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Business Office
44 East Galena Blvd
Aurora, IL 60505
St Charles branch Office
202 W Main St
2nd Floor
St Charles, IL 60174
P: 630.896.4636
F: 630.896.4680
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