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Today, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced Cook County will provide an additional $10 million of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to the 2023 Cook County Source Grant program, bringing the total amount available to assist small businesses to $50 million. This increase will allow the County to award a total of 3,000 grants to small businesses in Cook County, 500 more than originally possible. All grant applicants will receive an email communication regarding the status of their application on Friday, December 15, 2023.
“Cook County’s small businesses continue to face unprecedented challenges in the post-pandemic economy, and the 2023 Source Grant—now with 25% more funding than originally planned—will help them thrive,” said Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle. “As small businesses are the backbone of our economy, I consider this a direct investment in the vitality and future of Cook County.”
In response to small businesses' need for capital, Cook County developed the 2023 Source Grant program and opened the application portal on July 19, 2023. The portal closed on August 25, 2023, after the program received more than 16,000 applications. Cook County’s grant administrators, the Women’s Business Development Center and Allies for Community Business, informed the County as they approached completion of the review process that the number of eligible applications greatly exceeded the available funding. In response, Cook County identified an additional $10 million in ARPA funds to support small businesses.
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Originally published on nbcchicago.com 12/8/2023 | Photo: NBC Chicago
Christmas is near, and that means it's time for festive markets, dazzling lights display, and of course, holiday parties.
Whether you're planning to attend a gathering hosted by your employer or a party with friends or family, doctors are urging precautions in wake of a rise in respiratory illnesses.
"...What we're seeing right now in Chicago doesn't come as a surprise," said Dr. Brian Borah, medical director for Vaccine-Preventable Diseases Surveillance at the Chicago Department of Public Health. "As the weather has gotten colder as people are moving indoors, we have seen a sustained increase of activity for the three major respiratory viruses."
With a spike of COVID, the flu and RSV reported in recent weeks, you might be wondering about the best steps you can take to stay safe. Doctors overwhelmingly recommend one course of action: getting updated vaccines.
If you've wondered if it's too late to get vaccinated - whether for the flu, COVID or RSV - there's good news: doctors say it isn't.
Under Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidance, everyone 5 years old and above should get the updated COVID-19 vaccine at least two months after receiving an earlier COVID-vaccine dose. People who are moderately or severely immunocompromised can talk to their health care provider about getting additional doses.
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