COVID-19 News
Morris Hospital Remains At Critical Point Despite Fewer COVID Hospitalizations
November 24, 2020, MORRIS, IL – Since reaching an all-time high of 41 hospitalized COVID patients last week, Morris Hospital is reporting fewer COVID hospitalizations at the start of this week, with 28 on Tuesday morning representing 47% of the total hospitalized patients. While there have not been any additional surgery postponements since last week,…
Read MoreMorris Hospital Nears Capacity as COVID Hospitalizations Increase
Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers is reporting a 400% increase in COVID hospitalizations since the beginning of November. There were 10 COVID positive inpatients at Morris Hospital on October 31, compared to 39 yesterday. “Our total inpatient census yesterday morning was 80,” says Mark Steadham, President & CEO of Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers. “Half…
Read MoreAll IL Regions enter Tier 3 restrictions Friday
Governor Pritzker has just announced all Illinois Regions enter Tier 3 restrictions starting Friday, Nov. 20. The restrictions are detailed at https://coronavirus.illinois.gov/s/restore-illinois-mitigation-plan. Each industry has different restrictions and employees that are able to work from home should. Some of these restrictions are listed at the bottom of this email. Grundy County is located in Region…
Read MoreComEd Provides Bill Assistance to Struggling Small Businesses
With many restaurants, bars, retailers and other small businesses across northern Illinois struggling to stay open during the COVID-19 pandemic, ComEd today announced a new bill-assistance program to help eligible small businesses facing financial difficulties. “Small and family-owned businesses are the backbone of our communities.When they struggle, our neighborhoods struggle,” said ComEd CEO Joe Dominguez.…
Read MoreMorris Hospital COVID Testing Supply is Limited
November 10, 2020, MORRIS, IL – In an effort to balance limited testing supplies with increased demand for testing, Morris Hospital has asked providers on its medical staff to limit COVID testing orders to those who need it most: symptomatic patients and those at high risk for complications. “Right now, there is a very high…
Read MoreGrundy enters mitigation Wednesday – BIG funds could be impacted
On Sunday the Governor announced Region 2, which includes Grundy County, will enter mitigation at a Tier 1 level on Wednesday, Nov. 4 because of rising COVID-19 cases. This includes no indoor dining or bar service for bars and restaurants, limiting hours to 11 p.m., and limiting gatherings to 25 guests or to 25% of…
Read MoreRestaurant owners: Door Dash offers small biz grants
Door Dash has launched a small business grant for local restaurants. DoorDash is providing $5,000 grants to small businesses selected through an application process in some cities across the country, according to Doordash.com. “The grants are part of DoorDash’s Main Street Strong initiative to help restaurants recover and succeed amidst COVID-19 related challenges.” To apply…
Read MoreMajor School of Dance celebrates reopening
COAL CITY – Major School of Dance in Coal City is back and ready to spread the love of dance again after a brief closure to keep everyone safe through the pandemic. The Grundy County Chamber of Commerce & Industry helped Major School of Dance, located at 545 E. 1st Street in Coal City, celebrate…
Read MoreBusinesses using outdoors/tents Saturday – EMA states wind caution
The Grundy County EMA department has asked the Chamber to let local business owners know who are utilizing tents or other outdoor shelters/coverings this weekend that the National Weather Service has issued a medium to high confidence level on winds for Saturday. Saturday afternoon winds are expected to be 15-25 mph gusting to around 30…
Read MoreIL Sexual Harassment Prevention training required by Dec. 31
The Illinois Human Rights Act has been amended to require annual sexual harassment prevention training by Dec. 31, 2020 and annually thereafter. Below are free resources from the Illinois Department of Human Rights that you as an employer can provide to your employees to meet this obligation. The options have a printable certificate of completion…
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