COVID-19 News
Contact Congress on new proposed IRS reporting mandates
The American Families Plan proposal from the White House includes new IRS reporting mandates that would require banks and credit unions to report all customer account activities over $600. The new requirements raise workload, cost, and privacy concerns for small businesses. Part of the plan requires financial institutions to report transactions of $600 or more…
Read MoreMorris Downtown Trick or Treat set for 5-7 p.m. Oct. 28
Participating downtown Morris businesses will host Trick or Treat from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 28 following the Morris Lions Club’s costume contest on the Grundy County Courthouse lawn. Families are encouraged to dress up and Trick or Treat downtown. Participating businesses are listed below and will be marked with a pumpkin poster in their…
Read MoreVillage of Coal City and Chamber celebrate downtown renovations
COAL CITY – The Village of Coal City and the Grundy County Chamber of Commerce & Industry partnered to celebrate the new renovation of Broadway Street in downtown Coal City Sept. 18. The Village hosted a community-wide celebration that Saturday – Fall Fest. The event included family-orientated activities including a car show, children’s games, 5K,…
Read MoreBusiness Spotlight – Jimmy D’s Quick Lube
MORRIS – The Grundy County Chamber and the Morris community welcome new business, Jimmy D’s Quick Lube, 1400 Park Blvd. in Morris. The quick lube provides full service oil changes including battery checks, fluid top-off, tire pressure checks, and making sure all exterior lights are in working order. Vehicles also leave with vacuumed floors and…
Read MoreMegan Arseneau State Farm opens in Minooka
MINOOKA – The Channahon Minooka Chamber and the Village of Minooka recently welcomed new State Farm Agent Megan Arseneau with a ribbon cutting ceremony where Jake from State Farm even made an appearance. Well, it was just a life-size cutout of Jake, but Arseneau brought the fun with “Jake” photo-ops, giveaways, cookies, and a friendly…
Read MoreGov. Announces $250 Million Back To Business Grant Program To Accelerate Small Business Recovery
Application Opens August 18th, Nation-Leading Community Navigator Program Ready to Assist Businesses in Applying SPRINGFIELD – Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) today announced the $250 million Back to Business (B2B) grant program to support the continued recovery of small businesses across Illinois. The first in a series…
Read MoreIllinois enters Phase 5 Friday – businesses can operate at regular capacity
Dear Members, On Friday Illinois enters Phase 5, which allows for businesses to operate at full capacity and resume normal operations. According to the Governor’s office, indoor facilities are still encouraged to require mask-wearing for non-vaccinated individuals. Details on Phase 5 and new safety guidelines can be found here. We have also provided the Restore…
Read MoreIL Executive Order on Bridge Phase (includes industry-specific guidelines)
Bridge Phase Order: WHEREAS, since early March 2020, Illinois has faced a pandemic that has caused extraordinary sickness and loss of life, infecting over 1.35 million residents, and taking the lives of more than 22,000residents; and, WHEREAS, at all times but especially during a public health crisis, protecting the health and safety of Illinoisans is…
Read MoreGrundy Provides Interim Public Health Recommendations for Fully Vaccinated
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has updated the Interim Public Health Recommendations for Fully Vaccinated People (https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/fully- vaccinated-guidance.html). Effective immediately, Grundy County Health Department will accept this change for the county of Grundy. Per CDC and IDPH, fully vaccinated people no longer need to wear masks or physically distance in any non-…
Read MoreMayor Pat Brennan gives last State of the Village Address virtually
MINOOKA – Mayor Pat Brennan partnered with the Channahon Minooka Chamber to present his last State of the Village Address as mayor May 6. The event was held virtually for the majority of viewers this year to follow COVID-19 guidelines, but Brennan was able to have some staff, village officials and family present and spread…
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