In This Issue:

• Submit Your Application for the next round "Pitch Day" for the NLNW Business Accelerator Program
• HP Development Updates - new web page
• Mobile Covid Test Site at Hanover Park Metra Station - Dec 12, 2020
• Statewide list of Testing Site List
• Covid News and Resources  
• Time is running out to apply for for the Village covid assistance program
• New Census Data Site for Covid Impact Planning

On-line Submittal for Hanover Park Building Permits

Did you know you can submit your building permit applications electronically? 

Information on building codes and applications are online.   Email documents to iservices@hpil.org. 

State of Illinois COVID-19 Mobile Testing Site in Hanover Park

Where: North Metra Lot
             1975 W. Lake Street, Hanover Park
When:  December 12 from 8am to 4pm

Sponsored by: Village of Hanover Park, Hanover Township and the Illinois Department of Public Health

• A simple nasal swab will be used
• Residents will be called with results within 4-7 days
• No cost for testing
• No medical insurance necessary
• No appointment needed
• No symptoms required
• Available for all ages
* Attendees please be patient. Long wait times can be expected.

For more info contact: Phone: 630-823-5800
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COVID-19 Testing Site Locations

Looking for a local COVID-19 Testing Site?

Please view the State of Illinois Testing Site Map and locate a site near or convenient for you.

Village Assistance Program

• Time is running out to apply for the Village Covid-19 Assistance program which provided free "open" signs and and offers marketing assistance to build an on-line presence. More information is online.

State of Illinois Mitigation Plan

• Because the positivity tests in the State rose above 8%, on 11/19/20 we moved back to Tier 3 with limitations on business operations.  The latest news on when the State will move back to Tier 4 can be found online at:  
  https://www2.illinois.gov/dceo/Documents/Tier%203%20Mitigation%20FAQ.pdf

NEW Payroll Protection Program (PPP) Loan Forgiveness Application for Loans under 50k

• SBA has announced a simplified loan forgiveness application for borrowers of $50,000 or less. Application HERE
• Loan Forgiveness Application HERE (see FAQ in English & Spanish attached)
• ENGLISH Webinar on PPP Loan Forgiveness: What Nonprofits and Small Businesses Need to Know: Watch Here
• Spanish Language Webinar on Loan Forgiveness Application: Watch Here

The State's (BIG) grant program for small business is not a loan program.

• For more information in English and Spanish please click here.
• Eligibility guidelines in English click here or in Spanish click here.
• Round 2 Application Checklist in English click here. 
• Business Certification Form and Eligible Cost list in English click here or in Spanish click here.
• Guidance for BIG Awards and Other Federal Support Such as PPP and EIDL (Non-Duplication of Benefits) in English click here or in Spanish click here.
• BIG webinar recording in English click here or in Spanish click here.
• If you have questions in English click here or in Spanish click here
• Apply in English click here or in Spanish click here.

 *If you use an ITIN for your business you can apply as long as you meet the eligibility criteria. 

New Census website compiles Covid data

The Census Bureau has evolved into a central data hub for all federal data.

The Census Bureau has launched a new tool — the COVID-19 Data Hub — designed to help guide the nation as it begins recovery efforts from the sweeping COVID-19 pandemic by providing economic and demographic data generally at a county level.