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Village Mask Policy Update
Effective March 1, masks are optional in all municipal buildings in the Village of Western Springs, per revised
CDC and IDPH guidelines.
From the State:
February 8 - Governor Pritzker announced the end to the indoor mask mandate, effective February 28.
December 27 - Governor Pritzker announces mass vaccination sites in response to increased demand for boosters.
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.
From the County:
February 28 - CCDPH to lift mitigation order 2021-11.
January 21 - The Assessor's Office will automatically renew certain property tax exemptions for 2022.
December 21 - CCDPH announces a vaccine mandate, effective January 3, 2022.
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.
From the Village President:
President Gallagher makes regular public health statements at the Board of Trustees meetings. Read them here
Village Operations:
Village Hall is open to the public. Masks are optional per CDC/IDPH guidelines. Residents may also 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
COVID-19 by Zip Code
- COVID-19 data by zip code (information uploaded from the Chicago Reporter, using daily data provided by IDPH).
- CDC Community Transmission (by county)
- COVID-19 Dashboard, by Northwestern University (using data from IDPH
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State & Federal Resources:
- CDC Revises Mask Guidance (2/28/22)
- Order Free Covid Tests by Mail
- CDC Shortens Quarantine Period for COVID-19 (12/27/21)
- CDC Guidance for Gatherings & Holidays (10/4/21)
- IL DCEO FAQ: Mask Requirements (9/8/21)
- CDC Mask Guidelines (7/27/21)
- CARES Act Mortgage Assistance ends 6/30/21
- CDC Public Health Recommendations for Fully Vaccinated People (5/13/21)
- FCC Emergency Broadband Benefit
- Funeral Support from FEMA
- CDC/FDA Statement on J&J Vaccines (4/13/21)
- IDPH Vaccination Data
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County Resources:
- Community Vaccination Program
- Cook County Testing Sites
- Cook County Mitigation Guidance (8/4)
- Cook County DPH Travel Guidelines (7/16)
- Cook County DPH Contact Tracing
- Cook County DPH FAQs
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Business Resources:
- SBA PPP Program
- ComEd Small Business Assistance Program
- Business Interruption Grants (BIG)
- Village of Western Springs Business Resources
- Western Springs Business Association
- West Suburban Chamber of Commerce and Industry
- State of Illinois Information for Small Business
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Assistance Programs:
- ComEd Residential Hardship Program
- ComEd NonProfit Hardship Program
- Mortgage Assistance
- Nicor Bill Assistance for Residential Customers
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- Executive Order 2021-01
- Executive Order 2020-06
- Declaration 2020-03
- Executive Order 2020-04
- Declaration 20-01
- Executive Order 2020-01
- Revised Executive Order 2020-03
- State of Emergency Ordinance 20-3001
- Authorized Staff Exemption Letter
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