From the State:

November 12 - Governor Pritzker has issued an Executive Order, extending the pandemic public health emergency another 30 days, through December 11, 2021. 

October 15 - IDPH has issued Halloween guidance for 2021.

August 30 - a state-wide indoor mask mandate has been re-instated for everyone over age 2, regardless of vaccination status.

July 28 - IDPH fully aligns with new CDC masking guidance.

June 4 - Gov. Pritzker announced that Illinois will enter Phase 5 of the Restore Illinois re-opening plan on Friday, June 11. 

May 6 - Gov. Pritzker announced that Illinois will enter the "bridge to phase 5" of the reopening plan on Friday, May 14.

March 18 - The Governor's Office and IDPH announced a new bridge phase from Phase 4 to Phase 5 of the Restore Illinois Plan. In addition, they announced that all those aged 16+ would be vaccine-elgible starting April 12, and shared a vaccination update.

March 15 - IDPH launches a call center to help those who are unable to navigate online appointments for COVID-19 vaccines.

March 4 - the state has announced new vaccine site and has provided links for appointments on their website.

February 11-  IDPH announces more than 300 new vaccination sites, read the press release here. 

February 10 - Illinois plans to expand Phase 1B vaccine eligibility on February 25, to people who have comorbidities and underlying conditions as defined by the CDC.

February 1 - Region 10 has met the required metrics to advance to Phase Four of the Restore Illinois reopening plan.

From the County: 

August 20 - CCDPH announces a mandatory mask mandate, beginning Monday, August 22.

June 11 - CCDPH is issuing re-opening guidance removing all capacity limits and restrictions on all sectors of the economy. 

May 3 - CCDPH is offering in-home vaccinations for those in suburban Cook County who qualify. 

April 12 - CCDPH has expanded vaccine eligibility to all county residents aged 16 and older, or Phase 2 of the Community Vaccination Program. Pre-register at vaccine.cookcounty.gov to be notified when appointments become available at Cook County Health sites.

March 31- CCDPH has expanded vaccine eligibility to include all remaining essential workers included in Phase 1C.

March 30 - Emergency Rental Assistance Program applications accepted though April 2 

March 2- Cook County Department of Public Health increases capacity limits in various sectors, to 50 people or 50% capacity. 

February 11- Board President Preckwinkle issues a joint statement with Chicago Mayor Lightfoot, about the inability to expand Phase 1B due to limited vaccine supply. 

February 1 - The Office of the Treasurer announces First Installment Cook County property tax bills can be paid through 5/3/21 with no late fee. Read more here. 

From the Village President:

President Gallagher makes regular public health statements at the Board of Trustees meetings. Read them here

Village Operations:

Village Hall has re-opened to the public, but residents are invited to use the drop box provided outside the main doors, or call the front desk at 708-246-1800 for assistance.

The Village is holding public meetings using Zoom Webinar - a link to each public meeting (on the Calendar & Events page) will be added to this page two (2) hours before the meeting. Learn more at: https://www.wsprings.com/551/Public-Meeting-Notice-2020