General Information Resources

There is a lot of information that is moving at a rapid pace. Knowing where to look is the first step in connecting people to an answer. Compiled below is a list of general informational resources that should be able to help the public with myriad services and requests.

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• 49th Ward Newsletter Sign-Up

• City of Chicago Coronavirus Response Center

• City Bureau’s COVID-19 Resource Finder: this tool has an intuitive user interface that allows you to filter resources by area and need.

• Legal Aid Chicago has created a comprehensive resource list, providing information from food assistance to domestic violence victim support. That information is available at their website.

• The Chicago Teachers Union has compiled a variety of resources in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. That information is available on their website.

• Illinois Department of Public Health website

• State of Illinois Coronavirus Hotline: 1-800-889-3931.

• Illinois Senior Helpline: 800-252-8966

• The Illinois Department of Human Services has created a user-friendly website to help connect people to resources

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Coronavirus Information Page

• Federal government’s designated Coronavirus website

• Chicago Public Schools Website

• Self-Advocacy Information for People with Disabilities

• COVID-19 Resources for Immigrant Communities

• Chicago COVID-19 Resource Repository

• Rogers Park Community Response Team: 773-831-7668 or rpcrt49@gmail.com

• The Chicago Loop Alliance website has a list of local, state and national resources.