Important COVID-19 Community Updates

We appreciate the chance to bring you up to speed on what we are learning from local and regional sources every day.

 Please dial 9-1-1 in case of emergencies only and call 847.234.2601 for non-emergencies. Check the City's website for additional information and continue to send any inquiries to cityhall@cityoflakeforest.com . As Mayor Pandaleon continues to stress, residents should stay at home unless it is absolutely necessary to leave the house. Many staff members are working remotely and will respond to you at the earliest opportunity.

A New Message from the Mayor

Monday, April 20 City Meetings

Next Monday's Finance Committee Meeting and City Council Meeting will be held virtually to comply with physical distancing. The Finance Committee will begin at 6:30 p.m., followed by the City Council meeting. Details will be announced on Friday of this week.

Complete the Census for the Family! Visit the City's website page for all the information. The Census paper questionnaire was mailed on April 8 to anyone who has not yet responded. Please complete the questionnaire and return it or respond online at my2020census.gov or by phone at 844.330.2020. Thank you for helping Lake Forest and Illinois achieve a Complete Count!

Lake County Interactive Map

The Lake County Health Department released an interactive map which shares the number of residents who have tested positive for COVID-19 in each municipality. According to the LCHD website, it is best viewed on a computer. You can view the map here .

Local Resources

Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital (312.47.COVID) The City's website, including links to community organizations, schools and churches (847.234.2600) Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Chamber of Commerce (847.234.4282) LF/LB Takeout on Facebook United Way of Lake County's Lifeline's 2-1-1 (simply call 2-1-1 or text your zip code to 898211) help hotline is a free and confidential service that helps people in Lake County find the health and human service programs they need, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Family Service Lake County offers the continuation of its vital client support services, including mental health counseling and education Shields Township (847.234.0802) West Deerfield Township (847.945.0614) Moraine Township (847.432.3240) Libertyville Township (847.816.6800) Vernon Township (847.634.4600) Lake County Health Department United Way of Lake County launched a COVID-19 Response Fund as Lake County’s health and human service organizations are experiencing an unprecedented demand for services from neighbors and communities significantly impacted by the outbreak Please check with your local houses of worship to find out when and if televised or other electronic services are being offered

State/Federal Resources

Center for Disease Control (1.800.889.3931) State of Illinois COVID-19 Response - view briefings and the Governor's press conferences here Illinois Department of Public Health  Illinois' application for loan relief for businesses from the Federal Small Business Administration has been approved. Business owners must apply online at https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ The Illinois Department on Aging is ramping up their volunteers and services to help meet the needs of Illinois' older population. Seniors that are in need of food/meal help or other services should contact the department at www.illinois.gov/aging, or by phone at senior help line 1-800-252-8966 or via email aging.ilsenior@illinois.gov Small Business Association offers Disaster Assistance to Illinois small businesses economically impacted by the Coronavirus (COVID-19)

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