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SCORE COVID-19 Pandemic Resources

SCORE is committed to helping businesses through the unprecedented challenges from the coronavirus outbreak. More than ever, challenging times call for trusted business guidance and resources. SCORE offers practical advice and insightful tips based on years of experience. In addition to free mentoring and online workshops, SCORE is collecting resources to answer your critical questions during the COVID-19 pandemic?and afterward. SCORE Coronavirus Small Business Resource Hub  ( https://www.score.org/ coronavirus )

City of Pekin Press Release

In light of the Governor Pritzker’s Executive Orders 2020-07 and 2020-08 and the Illinois Liquor Control Commission’s authorization for temporary delivery of alcoholic liquor, the Local Liquor Commissioner is authorizing the following: A. All retail licensees in the City of Pekin, including Class A on premise only licenses, to conduct the following: Packaged liquor sales, “to go” sales, curbside deliveries, home residential deliveries, and any other sale or delivery intended to promote social distancing as authorized by the Illinois Liquor Control Commission. Retailers and Temporary Delivery Licensees may use third party delivery services to make Temporary Deliveries. Including all sales of beer pursuant to 235 ILCS 5/6-6.5 (growlers/crowlers), all Temporary Deliveries shall be made in the original container. Licensees are not authorized to sell or deliver pre-mixed cocktails normally intended for on- premises consumption (e.g. pre-mix margaritas, sangrias). All Temporary Del

Community Blood Drive on April 3rd

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Gateway Updates

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We are excited to announce the virtualization of our outpatient centers.  Gateway had been moving to offer these services in addition to our current in-person outpatient programs, and have accelerated our timeline to serve our patients and meet state directives.  For this reason, we are moving to virtual outpatient services starting Thursday, until further notice. The federal and state authorities have been providing daily guidance and best practices for the use of telehealth and virtual digital mediums to provide treatment.  Providing services and remaining open to new clients who need life-saving treatment is critical right now. The global situation we are in is even more dangerous from a mental health perspective for people with substance use disorder and other mental health conditions.   As an essential health service provider, we are keeping all our locations open and will be us

March Biz Barometer

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Mackinaw Valley Vineyard is OPEN for Over the Counter & Curbside Sales

We are glad to let you know you can come out to the vineyard and purchase our wines to enjoy in the comfort of your home! Over the counter wine sales or curbside service sales are permitted through April 7, 2020 per our Governor's Executive order regarding Covid-19: OPEN HOURS:  Over the counter bottle sales from 12-5 p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays through April 7th. There is no inside seating or tasting available. Outside of the open hours:  call  309-359-9463  or  309-645-5054  to call in your order and to schedule pickup. We are glad to offer these two options.  Our family has also decided to donate 10% of our over the counter and curbside sales to the Midwest Food Bank through April 7, 2020 to help them with the increased need during this difficult time. We encourage you to help the Midwest Food Bank if you are able and also support other organizations in our community assisting those most impacted by the shutdowns. We look forward to being open again an

UNITED WAY: Emotional Support Volunteer - Virtual/Remote Opportunity

Description Volunteers are needed to provide emotional support to families and residents as the community moves through this crisis.  In response to keeping everyone's physical health safe, many of seniors and families are vulnerable to loneliness and helplessness. The Emotional Phone Support Service is available to link volunteers to anyone requesting emotional support services.  These volunteers will call daily and provide warm responses, self-care resources and a listening ear.  Each call will last about 15 minutes, at the most, but can be conducted daily to assure there is a human connection for everyone. Volunteers will need to complete the attached COVID 19 Emotional Support Volunteer Form if you are interested in providing that calm voice to our residents.  Your volunteer contact is: Kim Keenan, LCSW, PhD Tazewell County Health Department 309-929-0240 kkeenan@tchd.net Guidelines for Emotional Support Volunteers: Please be sure to review the roles and res

Illinois Liquor Control Commission's Authorization for Temporary Delivery

In light of the Governor Pritzker’s Executive Orders 2020-07 and 2020-08 and the Illinois Liquor Control Commission’s authorization for temporary delivery of alcoholic liquor, the Local Liquor Commissioner is authorizing the following: A. All retail licensees in the City of Pekin, including Class A on premise only licenses, to conduct the following: Packaged liquor sales, “to go” sales, curbside deliveries, home residential deliveries, and any other sale or delivery intended to promote social distancing as authorized by the Illinois Liquor Control Commission. Retailers and Temporary Delivery Licensees may use third party delivery services to make Temporary Deliveries. Including all sales of beer pursuant to 235 ILCS 5/6-6.5 (growlers/crowlers), all Temporary Deliveries shall be made in the original container. Licensees are not authorized to sell or deliver pre-mixed cocktails normally intended for on- premises consumption (e.g. pre-mix margaritas, sangrias). All Temporary Deli

Better Business Bureau: We Want To Hear From YOU!

We know that this is a hard time for many businesses. We keep hearing bits an pieces of some creative and wonderful things businesses are doing for their employee, customers, and communities. At the Better Business Bureau, we want to support your efforts by sharing the Good things you are doing during this time! We will also share a summary of the efforts back to all of you so you can take advantage of these ideas and help spread the good.

Gateway Foundation's Chief Medical Officer Board Certified Psychiatrist Specializing in Addiction Medicine

It's hard to believe that just a few months ago, many of us had never even heard of COVID19 and its impact on all of us. Today is a very different day, and one that requires us to band together to make sure that we stop this pandemic that is spreading throughout the world. As one of the leading healthcare providers of substance use disorder treatment in the country, we have taken this pandemic very seriously from the beginning. Our priority has been the health and safety of our patients and staff.  To achieve this we have been following the directives and recommendations of the CDC and our public health leaders for all personnel and patients as well as community partners. While this terrible pandemic continues to spread across our nation we must also remember that approximately 130 people die of an overdose every day in the United States. As our health system becomes increasingly stressed with new patients, we cannot forget that our services are needed now more than ever.

Peoria Journal Star Advertising Opportunity

For local businesses/organizations that are really trying to get a message out to the public in this strange time, the Journal Star is offering to 2 FREE eighth page ads and 20,000 digital impressions on PJStar.com (also for FREE). They would need to have a 5-10 minute chat with the business owner about the messaging that they should focus on, sizing of the ads, etc. If any businesses in the chamber would be interested in this, please contact:   Parker Gibbs Multi-Media Sales Executive Mobile: 309.415.0489 Office: 309.686.3184 pgibbs@pjstar.com

CBP Temporarily Closes Trusted Traveler Program Enrollment Centers

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Peoria International Airport Starts a Strong 2020 - Now Preparing for Covid-19 Changes

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CEFCU IL MEMBER CENTER LOBBIES TO CLOSE TEMPORARILY

CONTACT                         Martha Kamp                                                 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                              CEFCU                                                               TO ALL MEDIA:                                              5401 W. Dirksen Pkwy.                              March 19, 2020                                                          Peoria IL 61607                                              (309) 633-3675 ALL CEFCU ILLINOIS MEMBER CENTER LOBBIES CLOSED EFFECTIVE MARCH 20 Peoria, IL – In order to comply with the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s recommendation of social distancing, CEFCU is temporarily closing the lobbies of all Illinois Member Centers effective Friday, March 20 until further notice.  Member Center drive-ups will continue to be available for member transactions during normal business hours.  Lobby access to Illinois Member Centers is by appointment only; however,

Families First Coronavirus Response Act

From our friends at Heyl Royster... Employers need to be aware of the changes to federal employment law effective April 2, 2020 concerning new paid sick leave requirements and expansion of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). This Act, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act affects all employers with fewer than 500 employees (FFCRA) and most public employees. Employer Eligibility At present, the FFCRA applies to private employers   with fewer than 500 employees , and most public employers. For many smaller employers, the FFCRA could introduce FMLA coverage into your workplace for the first time. Prior to this law, FMLA only applied to employers with more than 50 employees. FFCRA does not limit its coverage to employers with more than 50 employees so all employees may be subject to FMLA through the new FFCRA. The FFCRA allows the U.S. Department of Labor to issue regulations to   exclude   emergency responders and/or businesses with less than 50 employees where