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LETTER FROM MAYOR LIGHTFOOT 

Dear Chicagoan,
 
BACP is incredibly saddened by the violence experienced by Chicago over the last few days and our hearts go out to all businesses that have been impacted. We are working tirelessly with other City departments and our business network to solve problems, address issues and provide resources. This email will provide with the latest update on the evolving situation and answer some frequently asked questions. As always, please do not hesitate to reach out with any follow up questions.

 
What should I do if my property is damaged?

• Notify your insurance company AND your broker/agent about the facts of your claim
• Collect documentation (e.g. photos, inventory documentation, security footage)
• Prevent further damage by boarding/covering windows and removing items of value
• Familiarize yourself with your insurance policy

 
How do I request board up and/or clean up services?
City of Chicago businesses that need to request board up support to secure their business should call 3-1-1 or contact your local chamber of commerce or business service organization. Find your local chamber: www.chicago.gov/nbdc
 
Where can I find the latest City updates?
Visit www.chicago.gov for information. In addition, the Chicago Mayor’s Office provides up-to-date information on their social media accounts: Twitter @chicagosmayor; Facebook @chicagomayorsoffice; and Instagram @chicagosmayor
 
Where can I find information about CTA bus and rail service disruption?
Visit www.transitchicago.com for service updates. Also, subscribe to CTA Updates for information and alerts to your e-mail inbox or phone.
 
How can I sign up for City of Chicago alerts?
Notify Chicago is the City of Chicago's tool for providing residents with direct emergency and non-emergency information. The City of Chicago urges residents to subscribe to receive alerts sent directly to mobile phones or email accounts to stay informed. To sign up, visit www.NotifyChicago.org
 
Is the curfew still in place?
Yes- now and until further notice, the City is operating under a curfew for all residents and visitors effective from 9:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
 
What is the downtown restricted zone?
Until further notice, access in the Central Business District and Loop area will only be given to employees whose businesses are located within the designated boundaries and individuals who reside in the surrounding area and are engaged in essential activities as defined in the Municipal Code, Order 2020-3 (listed here under Section 2.5). The boundaries of the restricted zone are as follows:
 

• Division Street from Lake Shore Drive to Halsted Street
• Halsted Street from Division Street to Milwaukee/Grand Avenue
• Milwaukee Avenue from Grand Avenue to Kinzie Street
• Canal Street from Kinzie Street to Cermak Road
• 26th Street from State Street to Lake Shore Drive
• Cermak Road from Canal Street to State Street
• State Street from Cermak Road to 26th Street

 


 
City of Chicago
Business Affairs and Consumer Protection
121 N. LaSalle St., Room 805
Chicago, IL 60602
 312-74-GOBIZ
www.chicago.gov/bacp

​South Side Food Assistance:


The University will use on-campus dining facilities to prepare meals that will be distributed in partnership with the Greater Chicago Food Depository to various locations within the University’s nine-community footprint on the South Side (Douglas, Grand Boulevard, Greater Grand Crossing, Hyde Park, Kenwood, Oakland, South Shore, Washington Park, and Woodlawn). At least 3,000 breakfasts, lunches, and dinners will be provided seven days a week through June 12 (225,000 total), following strict public health and safety protocols regarding social distancing and sanitation.

​Residents of the South Side in need of food  assistance should visit Chicago Food Bank for a complete list of Greater Chicago Food Depository distribution locations.

Sites where the University will distribute meals locations and open hours:

Martin Temple Community Soup Kitchen
6930 S Cottage Grove Ave 60637

Monday: 8-8:30am

Operation Pull Grant Memorial
4017 S Drexel Blvd 60653

Monday: 10am-11am

Kenwood UCC Soup Kitchen
4608 S Greenwood Ave 60653

Monday:   8am
Tuesday:  8am
Thursday: 8am
Friday:      8am

St. James Food Pantry
2907 S Wabash Ave 60616

Monday:       8:30am-9am
Tuesday:      8:30am-9am
Wednesday: 8:30am-9am
Thursday:     8:30am-9am
Friday:          8:30am-9am
meals:

 

CITY OF CHICAGO


CORONAVIRUS UPDATE:

The 51st Street Business Association, like all community groups and organizations in Chicago will be working diligently to keep our community updated on the Coronavirus (COVID-19).  As a delegate agency of the City of Chicago we will be in constant contact with the City of Chicago's Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection.  As they update us we will immediately get information out to you. As with any health situation it is always best to follow precautions and preventive methods that are defined by the City of Chicago's Department of Public Health.  Listed below are some precaution activities that the Governor and Mayor has mandated and recommended. 


Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

  

COVID-19 Update
(last updated March 15, 2020) The goal of the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) is to reduce the impact of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) by detecting new cases quickly and providing guidance to communities to help minimize transmission. CDPH continues to work closely with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and other federal, state and local partners to monitor and respond to the COVID-19 outbreak. The virus seems to be spreading easily from person to person and we encourage everyone to take measures to reduce the risk of exposure. Everyone has a role to play in getting ready and staying healthy.

What you need to know Reported Illinois cases: There have been 105 cases of COVID-19 identified in Illinois so far. As this outbreak has spread globally, CDPH is tracking it closely and is using data to guide its response. Individuals and communities should familiarize themselves with recommendations to protect themselves and their communities from getting and spreading respiratory illnesses like COVID-19. Older people and people with severe chronic conditions should take special precautions because they are at higher risk of developing serious COVID-19 illness. They should limit travel and should not attend large gatherings unless it is essential.

Event organizers - stay informed on the latest developments and public health guidance. We strongly encourage groups to consider cancelling or postponing planned events of at least 250 people. Cancellation of events greater than 1,000 is mandatory for the next 30 days.

K-12 schools - Chicago Public Schools will be closed beginning March 17 through at least March 31. CPS will work to ensure students are engaged throughout their time away from the classroom and will provide meals to all students in need. All CPS families will be able to pick up meals outside of their nearest CPS school beginning March 17, between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Monday-Friday throughout the closure.

Chicago’s network of food providers stand ready to support families during the closure. A full list of locations is available at chicagosfoodbank.org/find-food/.

Limited recreational and enrichment activities will be offered in a safe setting at select Chicago Park District facilities. A list of site locations will be made available at cps.edu/coronavirus. Childcare facilities and colleges/universities - Closure of childcare facilities is still voluntary. See CDPH’s COVID-19 Guidance for Childcare Programs.

Many institutions of higher learning are voluntarily closing their campuses and moving instruction online. See CDPH’s COVID-19 Guidance for Schools and Institutions of Higher Education.

Businesses and employers should actively encourage all employees to stay home when sick, perform hand hygiene, and cover coughs and sneezes. Businesses should review their emergency operations plan, including identification of essential business functions, teleworking and flexible sick leave policies. For more information, see CDPH’s COVID-19 Guidance for Businesses and Employers.

Restaurants and bars – Gov. JB Pritzker announced that all bars and restaurants in the state of Illinois will be closed to the public, beginning at close of business Monday, March 16th through Monday, March 30th. The state is working closely with restaurant owners and food delivery services to ensure kitchens can safely remain open to continue food delivery and put in place drive thru and curbside pickup options.

Community- and faith-based organizations should review existing emergency operations plans, including strategies for social distancing and modifying large gatherings. Community-based organizations should take steps to protect both the clients they serve and their employees. See CDPH’s COVID-19 Guidance for Community- and Faith-based Organizations.


Fight stigma and fear by understanding the facts about COVID-19 and taking the effective precautionary steps recommended by health professionals.

Support people returning from COVID-19 quarantine and help reduce the spread of rumors by letting people know that viruses cannot target people from specific populations, ethnicities, or racial backgrounds.

If you have been in a country with widespread sustained transmission (any country with a Travel Alert Level 3) or have been exposed to someone sick with COVID-19 in the last 14 days, you will face some limitations on your movement and activity. 

Please follow instructions during this time. Your cooperation is integral to the ongoing public health response to try to slow the spread of this virus.

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