Day: March 18, 2020

Public Health Officials Announce 128 News Cases of New Coronavirus in Illinois

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health today announced 128 new cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) across Illinois.  Two additional counties are now reporting cases; Kendall and Madison counties.         An additional 20 individuals at the long-term care facility in DuPage County experiencing an outbreak have tested positive, bringing the

Notice from St. Thomas

Notice: Bishop Paprocki has suspended all Public Masses and celebration of sacraments. Priests will offer private Masses and offer the other sacraments (Anointing of the Sick, Penance, Holy Communion) to individuals as needed and celebrations of Baptisms and Marriages only for immediate families and Godparents and official witnesses). Also funeral

Links for Businesses from Jasper County Economic Development

Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Impact Form for Businesses https://form.jotform.com/200717156003039 Illinois Department of Employment Security FAQ’s for COVID-19 and Unemployment Benefits https://www2.illinois.gov/ides/Pages/COVID-19-and-Unemployment-Benefits.aspx Small Business Administration Guide for Impacted Businesses https://www.sba.gov/page/guidance-businesses-employers-plan-respond-coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19, Help the State Identify Impacted Businesses: https://form.jotform.com/200717156003039 The Coronavirus: How Employers Can Manage the Outbreak (Webinar) http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07egyfgedb521770e7&llr=omjkt4dab