There is a lot of information that is moving at a rapid pace. Knowing where to look is the first step in connecting people to an answer. Compiled below is a list of general informational resources that should be able to help the public with myriad services and requests.
- 49th Ward Service Office Website
- 49th Ward Newsletter Sign-Up
- 49th Ward COVID-19 Information
- City of Chicago Coronavirus Response Center
- City of Chicago Stay at Home Order FAQs
- City Bureau’s COVID-19 Resource Finder: this tool has an intuitive user interface that allows you to filter resources by area and need. It’s fantastic.
- Legal Aid Chicago has created a comprehensive resource list, providing information from food assistance to domestic violence victim support. That information is available at their website.
- The Chicago Teachers Union has compiled a variety of resources in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. That information is available on their website.
- Illinois Department of Public Health website
- State of Illinois Coronavirus Hotline: 1-800-889-3931.
- Illinois Senior Helpline: 800-252-8966
- The Illinois Department of Human Services has created a user-friendly website to help connect people to resources
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Coronavirus Information Page
- Federal government’s designated coronavirus website
- Chicago Transit Authority Website
- Chicago Public Schools Website
- Self-Advocacy Information for People with Disabilities
- COVID-19 Resources for Immigrant Communities
- Chicago COVID-19 Resource Repository
- UIC has created a variety of flyers and resources on COVID-19 in multiple languages. This includes a decision tree if you’re exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms.
- The Chicago Loop Alliance website has a list of local, state and national resources.
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