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Illinois
These resources – like the public health crisis itself – are constantly evolving and are only current as to the date of publication. This page was last updated on August 24, 2020.
For more up-to-date information on the relief programs available in Illinois, we recommend that you visit the state's Coronavirus (COVID-19) Response portal.
Miscellaneous Relief Programs
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Federal Student Loan Payment Suspension and Interest Waiver
To provide student borrowers greater financial flexibility during the COVID-19 crisis, the Department of Education has temporarily suspended the obligation to make payments for most federally-owned student loans. Additionally, the interest rate on … » more information -
Aid to the Aged, Blind, and Disabled (AABD)
AABD provides cash benefits to people who are elderly, blind, or have a disability, and need money or medical care. These offerings were previously in place, and have not changed in response to COVID-19. » more information -
Arts for Illinois Relief Fund for Artists and Arts Organizations
In light of COVID-19, the State of Illinois and the City of Chicago, in partnership with philanthropic organizations, are offering grants to individual artists and arts organizations based in Illinois. Individual artists can apply for $1,500 … » more information -
Cashing Stimulus Checks for Illinoisans Without Bank Accounts
The Illinois Department of Professional and Financial Regulation has announced options for unbanked Illinoisans to cash stimulus checks without incurring check cashing fees. Wells Fargo, JPMorgan Chase, U.S. Bank, Fifth Third, and First Midwest … » more information -
COVID-19 Hotline
Hotline to answer general questions about COVID-19. » more information -
Executive Order No. 2020-05 (COVID-19 Executive Order No. 3): School Closures & Absences
In light of COVID-19, the Illinois Governor has closed all public and private K-12 schools for the remainder of the school year. He has ordered that related student absences will not contribute to calculation of “chronic absence,” and has suspended … » more information -
Executive Order No. 2020-08 (COVID-19 Executive Order No. 6: Suspension of Expiration for Driver’s License & Vehicle Registrations
In light of COVID-19, the Illinois Governor has suspended the expiration of vehicle registrations, driver’s licenses, permits, and parking decals, and temporary and standard identification cards. » more information -
Help Illinois Families: Financial Assistance for Essential Services
The state of Illinois has announced $275 million in emergency relief for households impacted by COVID-19. Eligible Illinois residents and families can apply to receive assistance with food, rent, utilities, temporary shelter, medicine, and other … » more information -
Illinois Connected Communities Grant Program
The Illinois Connected Communities grant program will assist local governments, schools, and community organizations with building broadband capacity. Grantees will receive a best-practices curriculum, expert consultation, and funding for initial … » more information -
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps eligible low-income households pay for home energy services. These offerings were previously in place, and have not changed in response to COVID-19, but the deadline for application has … » more information
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