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Business Interruption Grant (BIG)

Learn about funding opportunities and eligibility criteria for disproportionately impacted businesses
 

Resources for Businesses

Learn more about the grants, loans and counseling available to businesses during this time.
 

Protect Workers’ Rights

Report violations of your rights as a worker and learn more about paid sick leave.
 

Rebuild Distressed Communities

Learn about funding opportunities and eligibility criteria for distressed communities in disproportionately impacted areas.
 

Apply for PPP

Learn more about applying for the Small Business Administration’s Paycheck Protection Program, or PPP.
 

Local Coronavirus Urgent Remediation Emergency Support Program (Local CURE)

Apply for Coronavirus Relief Funds to support Units of Local Government in Illinois.
 

Phase 4 Guidelines and Mitigation Measures FAQs

Find out how to apply Phase 4 Guidelines and common questions on the mitigation measures established for Illinois Regions.
 

Apply for the Downstate Small Business Stabilization Program

Apply for a $25k grant offered by DCEO to local governments for small businesses in Downstate IL.
 

Report Violations of Social Distancing

Report violations of social distancing guidelines to the Attorney General’s Bureau.
 

Report A Business

Let us know about a business that is not complying with the Executive Order or DCEO guidelines.
Help Illinois Families

Help Illinois Families

Apply for emergency assistance for household necessities.
All In Illinois

All In Illinois

"We’re making a commitment to stay home because we’re All In for Illinois."
 

Restore Illinois

Learn more about Gov. Pritzker’s regional plan to safely reopen our state.

Read the Executive Order

Read the latest order by Governor Pritzker on COVID-19.
 

Unemployment Insurance

Learn more about filing for Unemployment Insurance in Illinois.
 

Childcare Restoration Grant Program

DCEO Program Highlights

 

Incentives & Tax Assistance

Learn more about incentives to locate and expand your business in Illinois.
 

Employment and Training

Learn more about our Workforce Development opportunities for both individuals and businesses.
 

Low Interest, Small Business Loans

Learn more about our small business lending program, Advantage Illinois.
 

Rebuild Illinois Grants

Learn more about nearly $80m in grants for Public Infrastructure and Economic Development.
 

Broadband Expansion

Learn more about Connect Illinois, the effort to expand broadband access, including a $400m grant.
 

Cannabis Social Equity

Learn more about our low-interest loans for social equity candidates in the cannabis industry.

 

 
 

International Business Development Services

Learn about our Trade & Investment’s virtual services and export financial reimbursement program for Illinois businesses.
 

 

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First Stop Business Information Center: 800.252.2923
Help Illinois Families Call Center: 833.711.0374
TTY: 800.785.6055
 

Springfield Office

500 E. Monroe Street
Springfield, IL 62701
 

Chicago Office

100 W. Randolph Street
Chicago, IL 60601