Resources & Articles

We’ve compiled a list of resources to help you get through this tough time. We’ll do our best to provide the latest, most accurate information.

Scroll through our most recent posts below. You can also click on a category in the left sidebar to view a list of specific information.

Rental and Mortgage Assistance

Posted on August 05, 2020 in Housing Assistance

IHDA is developing programs for Emergency Rental Assistance and Emergency Mortgage Assistance for households who have lost income due to COVID-19.

Pandemic EBT (Food Assistance) for Families with Children

Posted on June 10, 2020 in Food Resources, General COVID-19 Update

Here is a helpful guide on how to receive food assistance if you are a family with school-age children.

Illinois Department of Health and Family Services – Applying for Medicaid

Posted on May 20, 2020 in General COVID-19 Update

HFS is working with the federal government on new policies to make application processing easier so that eligible Illinois residents, especially those affected by COVID-19, can quickly get the health care they need.

The Community and Economic Development Association of Cook County (CEDA)

Posted on May 20, 2020 in General COVID-19 Update

CEDA provides a variety of services that may be helpful during the COVID-19 crisis.

Mortgage and Housing Assistance

Posted on May 12, 2020 in Housing Assistance

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) , and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) are working together to help homeowners and renters during the coronavirus pandemic.

Resources for Immigrants During The Covid-19 Crisis

Posted on May 07, 2020 in General COVID-19 Update

This comprehensive guide was created by the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (ICIRR) to address the needs of the immigrant and refugee community in the state of Illinois.

Illinois Covid-19 Testing Site Locator

Posted on April 23, 2020 in General COVID-19 Update, Resources by Community

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has created a site locator for Covid-19 testing in your area.

CEDA Suburban Cook County Covid-19 Resources

Posted on April 22, 2020 in Financial Literacy, Food Resources, Housing Assistance, Monetary Assistance, Student Loans, Unemployment Information

CEDA will keep their essential services available to people in crisis and will be helping residents and communities who are unable to meet their basic needs.

Chicago City Treasurer Covid-19 Resources

Posted on April 21, 2020 in Financial Literacy, Food Resources, Housing Assistance, Monetary Assistance, Student Loans, Unemployment Information

The virus and widespread closures to contain it are having a devastating and unprecedented impact on local businesses and families.

Check on the Status of your Economic Impact Payment

Posted on April 15, 2020 in Economic Impact Payments, Tax Information

The IRS has provided an application for you to check on the status of your payment.