COVID-19

American Rescue Plan

The American Rescue Plan is a comprehensive COVID-19 relief package which will put shots in the arms of Americans, children back in the classroom, money in the pockets of working families and people back to work.

Shots in Arms

The plan will ramp up vaccinations by mounting a national vaccine program that includes setting up community vaccination sites and addressing disparities in distribution. Click here to learn more about vaccine sign up and distribution in Illinois.

Money in Pockets

The American Rescue plan will put money in the pockets of Illinoisans providing $1,400 in survival checks for individuals making under $75,000 and joint filers making under $150,000.

This payment will be sent to you via check or direct deposit from the IRS. You do not need to take any action to get this payment, but if you are having difficulty receiving it, you can contact my office for assistance. Click here to track your check.

The plan provides direct housing assistance and nutrition assistance and extends unemployment insurance to support Illinoisans who are struggling amidst the unprecedented economic crisis brought on by the pandemic. It will provide support for our most vulnerable populations, and cut childhood poverty in half through an expanded Child Tax Credit.

Call the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) for unemployment benefits questions: 1-800-244-5631, or visit the IDES website here.

Single filers earning up to $75,000 and joint filers earning up to $150,000 will qualify for the expanded Child Tax Credit. The Secretary of the Treasury will issue child tax credit payments in advance without any action on your part. If you are having difficulty, contact our office for help at (202) 225-3515. Learn more about the expanded Child Tax Credit here. 

Kid in the Classroom

The bill invests nearly $130 billion in school reopening to help get kids back in the classroom as quickly as possible.

People in Jobs

The plan will put people back to work, provide support for first responders and essential workers and provide crucial support for the hardest-hit small businesses through EIDL grants and expanded PPP eligibility.

• The U.S. Small Business Administration's Illinois District Office can be found here and local assistance information here.
• All Illinois small businesses affected by COVID-19 are now eligible to apply for low-interest disaster loans at www.disasterloan.sba.gov
• The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has information on resources and ways individuals, or businesses can seek assistance. For more information, please visit: www.uschamber.com/coronavirus or contact 1-800-638-6582. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce's small business resource guide can be found here.
• The National Main Street program has resources for small businesses and offers community support for those impacted by COVID-19. For more information visit their website here or contact 312-610-5613.
• The House Committee on Small Business has made congressional and federal resources available on their website here.

Please contact my office at (202) 225-3515 with questions regarding these programs.

Vaccines

All Illinois residents 12 and older are currently eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine.

See the Illinois Department of Public Health vaccination locator webpage to find vaccination sites near you. 

Vaccines are currently being distributed through county health departments, the Veterans Administration, local health providers, pharmacies, and federally run mass vaccination sites.

Local Health Departments

Each county has a slightly different process for vaccine sign up, with some counties using sign up forms and others using email notification systems. Visit your county's health department website to learn more. Counties located in IL-11 are listed with the appropriate link for vaccine distribution information here:

• Cook County
• DuPage County
• Kane County
• Kendall County
• Will County

For Veterans

If you are a veteran, you can sign up for your vaccine through the VA. Click here to learn more.

Health Providers

Your local health or hospital provider may be able to help you with scheduling a vaccine appointment. Reach out to your primary health or hospital provider to learn more.

Pharmacies

The following pharmacies are administering vaccines in Illinois, check appointment availability using following links:

• CVS
• Jewel-Osco
• Mariano's 
• Meijer
• Walgreens
• Walmart Pharmacy 

Additional Family, Business, and Rental Assistance Resources

Resource Pages

• More information about resources available for your family, including rental assistance, childcare, and food assistance information, can be found here.
• More information on small business resources provided by the federal government and state of Illinois during COVID-19 can be found here.
• More information about unemployment insurance and benefits during this COVID-19 outbreak can be found here.
• Learn about Illinois' Rental Payment Program for those who have lost income due to COVID-19 and how to apply here.
• More information on FEMA's financial assistance program to help cover COVID-19 related funeral expenses can be found here.

​Additional Links

• The Centers for Disease Control provides updates on the virus and safety information for the public and healthcare professionals.
• The Illinois Department of Health provides updates on the disease's spread within the state, as well as frequently asked questions.
• The State Department provides a list of travel advisories for those who are planning to fly outside of the United States.

The safety of you and your loved ones is of the utmost importance. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to call my office at (202) 225-3515.