COVID-19 Updates
COVID-19 Updates
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The Village of Justice will continue to provide updates to our residents and local businesses, as information becomes available. Village staff is in constant communication with its partner agencies and first responders to make necessary information available. This webpage will be the primary local source of information. Please follow us on Facebook and our website to stay informed of local happenings and programs that may be able to assist our community during this difficult time. Resources and helpful links are listed below. Please click on the links to be directed to the resource guides.
UPDATE 01/14/2022
On January 14, 2022 the Cook County Department of Health made amendments to the Covid Order originally issued on January 3, 2022. Please click here to view the full COVID Order.
UPDATE 08/26/2021
On Thursday, August 26, 2021 Governor JB Pritzker announced, effective Monday, August 30, 2021 the entire state of Illinois will be under an indoor face covering mandate, regardless of vaccination status. This mandate includes all municipal facilities. Executive Order 2021-20 implements the new statewide face covering mandate.
Click Here to View Executive Order 2021-20
In addition to the face covering requirements, Governor Pritzker announced that all healthcare workers, including nursing home employees, all pre-k to 12th grade teachers and staff, as well as higher education personnel and students will be required to be fully vaccinated or submit to, at a minimum, weekly COVID-19 testing.
Click Here to view the Governor's Press Release announcing the new mitigations.
UPDATE 08/20/2021
On Friday, August 23, 2021 the Cook County Department of Health issued Order No. 2021-10 Covid-19 Mitigation requiring masks be worn indoors at all time regardless of vaccination status.
Click here to view Order No. 2021-10
UPDATE 07/24/2021
On July 23, Governor JB Pritzker signed a new Gubernatorial Disaster Proclamation extending the statewide declaration through Saturday, September 18, 2021. Additionally, Governor Pritzker signed Executive Order 2021-15 to extend previous orders.
- Gubernatorial Disaster Proclamation
- Executive Order 2021-15
UPDATE 06/11/2021
The entire State of Illinois has moved into Phase 5 (Illinois Restored) as of today. With the implementation of Phase 5 of the state's Restore Illinois Plan, all aspects of the economy are now open. The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) has released guidance for businesses and venues (available by clicking here) during Phase 5.
UPDATE 05/28/2021
Governor JB Pritzker signed a new Gubernatorial Disaster Proclamation extending the statewide declaration through Saturday, June 26, 2021. Additionally, Governor Pritzker signed Executive Order 2021-11 to extend the previous orders.
- Gubernatorial Disaster Proclamation
- Executive Order 2021-10
The Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity has released Frequently Asked Questions regarding the state's Bridge transition period. Click Here to view the list.
The state is currently set to move to Phase 5 (Illinois Restored) as early as Friday, June 11, 2021. This could change if a resurgence of the virus occurs.
UPDATE 04/30/2021
Governor JB Pritzker signed a new Gubernatorial Disaster Proclamation extending the statewide declaration through Saturday, May 29, 2021. Additionally, Governor Pritzker signed Executive Order 2021-09 to extend the previous orders.
- Gubernatorial Disaster Proclamation
- Executive Order 2021-09.
All regions of the state are currently subject to Phase 4 guidelines of the state's "Restore Illinois" plan. When the governor announced the creation of the "Bridge" transition period to Phase 5, the state included some relaxations of Phase 4 guidelines including expanded capacity for fitness classes; amusement parks; festivals and outdoor spectator events; meetings, conferences and conventions; social events; and, theaters and performing arts. Additionally, individuals who show proof of full vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test one to three days prior to an event do not count against capacity limits.
All Illinois Residents ages 16 and older are now eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine.
UPDATE 04/02/2021
Today, Governor JB Pritzker signed a new Gubernatorial Disaster Proclamation extending the statewide declaration through Saturday, May 1, 2021. Additionally, Governor Pritzker signed Executive Order 2021-06 to extend the previous orders.
- Gubernatorial Disaster Proclamation
- Executive Order 2021-06
UPDATE 03/05/2021
Today, Governor JB Pritzker signed a new Gubernatorial Disaster Proclamation extending the statewide declaration through Saturday, April 3, 2021. Additionally, Governor Pritzker signed Executive Order 2021-05 to extend previous executive orders. All regions of the state are currently subject to Phase 4 guidelines of the state's "Restore Illinois" plan. No relaxations of the current mitigation restrictions have been announced.
- Gubernatorial Disaster Proclamation
- Executive Order 2021-05
UPDATE 03/05/2021
The following attachments provide information from Cook County and the Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce about the Small Business PPP programs:
Business Owners Complete Guide to Access PPP Round 2 - English
Click Here for Guide in Spanish
PPP Overview - English
PPP Overview - Spanish
PPP Borrower Application Form
PPP Loan Forgiveness Application Form (EZ Instructions)
UPDATE 02/11/2021
Governor JB Pritzker announced that, effective February 25, the state will expand Phase 1B of the state's vaccination distribution plan to include individuals ages 16 and older, who are not otherwise eligible, that have comorbidities, underlying conditions or disabilities. More information related to vaccinations can be found by clicking on the following link;
COVID-19 Vaccine | IDPH (illinois.gov)
UPDATE 02/10/2021
The Cook County Department of Public Health announced today an expansion of capacity limits for restaurants, bars, and event spaces. The new mitigation order will go into effect on Thursday, February 11, 2021 and allows an increase of capacity from the lesser of 25% of capacity or 25 people, to the lesser of 25% capacity or 50 people. They have also included language to support mask wearing in public, and added that language to the fitness club sector after hearing concerns from that sector about difficulty enforcing mask requirements. Click Here to view Mitigation Order 2021-3.
UPDATE 02/05/2021
Today, Governor JB Pritzker signed a new Gubernatorial Disaster Proclamation extending the declaration through Saturday, March 6, 2021. Additionally, Governor Pritzker signed Executive Order 2021-04 to extend previous executive orders. All regions of the state are currently subject to Phase 4 guidelines of the state's "Restore Illinois" plan.
- Gubernatorial Disaster Proclamation
- Executive Order 2021-04
- Phase 4 Guidelines
UPDATE 02/02/2021
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today announced Region 10, suburban Cook County, is moving to Phase 4 of the Restore Illinois Plan effective today.
Click Here for Phase 4 Guidelines.
UPDATE 01/26/2021
The State of Illinois has created a new portal on their web to provide residents with easily accessible information about the COVID-19 vaccine. This portal will provide eligible residents with nearby vaccination sites, information on how to make an appointment to receive the vaccine, update on the state's plan and eligibility, and answers to frequently asked questions about the COVID-19 vaccine.
Click Here to view the COVID-19 vaccine informational portal.
UPDATE 01/23/2021
The Illinois Department of Public Health announced that Region 10 (Suburban Cook County) are moving to Tier 1 effective January 23, 2021.
Click Here to see Tier 1 Guidelines.
UPDATE 01/21/2021
As of Thursday, January 21, 2021 Region 10 (Suburban Cook County) is under Tier 2 enhanced mitigations (available this link).
UPDATE 01/11/2021
Governor JB Pritzker signed a new Gubernatorial Disaster Proclamation extending the statewide declaration through Saturday, February 6, 2021. He also signed Executive Order 2021-01 to extend the Tier 3 enhanced mitigations. All regions of the state are currently under Tier 3 enhanced mitigations.
UPDATE 12/15/2020
At the last regular board meeting held on Monday, December 14, 2020, the Mayor and Village Board deferred business license payments until Wednesday, June 30, 2021. Click here for Update on Village of Justice Business License Renewal from Mayor Kris Wasowicz.
UPDATE 12/11/2020
Governor JB Pritzker signed a new Gubernatorial Disaster Proclamation extending the statewide declaration through Saturday, January 9, 2020. He also signed Executive Order 2020-74 to extend the Tier 3 enhanced mitigations.
UPDATE 12/07/2020
Partnering with the Family Independence Initiative, Cook County President Preckwinkle announced a $7 Million extension of the COVID-19 Recovery: Cash Assistance Program. The application new window is December 7, 2020 through December 11, 2020 at 11:59 pm. The Program offers a one-time cash payment of $600.00 to eligible suburban Cook County residents who have been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic:
Click Here for more information.
UPDATE 11/17/2020
Governor JB Pritzker announced that Tier 3 mitigations will be imposed statewide. The new mitigations will go into effect at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, November 20, 2020. Please click on the following links to view the governor's press release announcing the new mitigations and the Tier 3 enhanced mitigations.
Click Here to view the governor's press release
Click Here to view the Tier 3 enhanced mitigations
Guidance for places of worship and providers of religious services
UPDATE 11/13/2020
Governor JB Pritzker signed a new Gubernatorial Disaster Proclamation extending the statewide declaration through Saturday, December 12, 2020 and and Executive Order to extend all Phase 4 orders. Additionally, Governor Pritzker issued an Executive Order which modifies and extends the moratorium on residential evictions. Click on the following links to view the Governor's proclamation and executive orders.
Gubernatorial Disaster Proclamation
Executive Order 2020-71
Executive Order 2020-72
With the pandemic making the in-person attendance of all members of the public body at public meetings being neighter practical or prudent, pursuant to PA 101-0640, Mayor Kris Wasowicz declared a disaster as it relates to the Open Meetings Act and suspended the current act inititiated on November 2, 2020 through December 12, 2020. All meetings must be conducted in accordance with all of the provisions of PA 101-0640.
UPDATE 11/12/2020
ComEd has realeased a program providing financial assitance for small businesses. Click Here for the information.
UPDATE 11/06/2020
The Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH)today issued an order, COVID-19 Mitigation Order 2020-1, to support Tier I Mitigation Enforcement for restaurants, bars and other businesses where people congregate indoors. Please click the following links to view the CCDPH Order and the FAQ form related to the order.
CCDPH COVID-19 Mitigation Order 2020-1
CCDPH Order Frequently Asked Questions
UPDATE 11/02/2020
With the pandemic making the in-person attendance of all members of the public body at public meeting being neither practical or prudent, pursuant to PA 101-0640, Mayor Kris Wasowicz declares a disaster as it relates to the Open Meetings Act. Click Here for notice from Mayor Kris Wasowicz.
UPDATE 10/26/2020
-The Governor's Office announced that Region 10 (Suburban Cook County only) have activated the state's Tier 1 enhanced mitigations, effective Wednesday, October 28th. Region 10's mitigation efforts are due to combined sustained increases in the average test positivity rate and hospital admissions for COVID-19 illness.
Click Here to view the new Region 4 and Region 10 Tier 1 enhanced mitigations being imposed.
Click Here to view the mitigation protocols that apply to Video Gaming locations.
UPDATE 09/18/2020
- Governor JB Pritzker signed a new Gubernatorial Disaster Proclomation extending the statewide declaration through Saturday, October 17, 2020. Additionally, Governor Pritzker signed Executive Order 2020-55 to extend all Phase 4 orders.
UPDATE 08/25/2020
- The State of Illinois established guidelines regarding the waring of face masks that went into effect on August 25, 2020. The IL Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity released a revision to its Restore Illinois Safety Guidelines for Bar and Restaurant Establishments at the time which reflect the facemask guidance. The following is a copy of the revision:
Covid-19 - Bars & Restaurants - DCEO Guidelines for Patrons
UPDATE 08/21/2020
- Governor JB Pritzker signed a new Gubenatorial Disaster Proclamation extending the statewide declaration through Saturday, September 19. Additionally, Governor Pritzker signed Executive Order 2020-52 to extend all Phase 4 orders.
Gubernatorial Disaster Proclamation
Executive Order 2020-52
UPDATE 06/26/2020
- As of today, June 26, 2020, all regions of Illinois are now in Phase 4 (Revitalization) of the "Restore Illinois" plan. With the entire state entering Phase 4, Governor JB Pritzker signed a new Gubernatorial Disaster Proclamation extending the statewide disaster declaration through Saturday, July 25, 2020 and signed Executive Order 2020-43 to reflect the changes in Phase 4.
Gubernatorial Disaster Proclamation
Executive Order 2020-43
Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity's Phase 4 guidelines
UPDATE 06/15/2020
- The Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) has now released guidance regarding the resumption of both casino gambling and video gaming operations. There is no date set at this time by IGB for when casino gambling may resume. Click Here to view the Illinois Gaming Board Protocols for Resumption of Casino Gambling Operations.
- Guidance regarding the resumptiomn of video gamimng operations includes information about plans required to be submitted to the IGB from terminal of video gaming operations includes information about plans required to be submitted to IGB from terminal operators. These plans, called pandemic resumption plans, must detail how the operator will follow current IDPH, Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines, along with recommendations from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. The plans must be reviewed and approved by the IGB before the operator is allowed to resume video gaming, which is expected to be in Phase 4, possibly beginning on Friday, June 26. Click Here to view the IGB protocols for Resumption of Video Gaming Operations.
- The DCEO has released an updated Frequently Asked Questions document regarding Phase 3 guidance for businesses.
- Governor's Office FAQ - June 9, 2020
UPDATE 06/09/2020
- Cook County announces applications open for $10M recovery fund for suburban Cook County's small businesses and independent Contractors. Click Here for more information.
UPDATE 05/27/2020
- The Illinois Department of Public Health came out with guidelines for reopening of various aspects of the economy during Phase 3 of the Restore Illinois Plan. Click Here to view the guidlines which also includes a Phase 3 business toolkit.
- Click Here to view an Ordinance passed at the last regular board meeting held on May 26, 2020 authorizing Restaurants, Bars, and Other Food/Beverage Establishments to Resume Operations in Outdoor Seating areas during Phase 3 of the "Restore Illinois" Plan.
- As of June 1, 2020 the Village of Justice Finance Office and Building Department will reopen to the Public. The offices will reopen following the recommended guidelines for social distancing and face covering.
UPDATE 05/05/2020
- The Governor has released a 5-Phase Plan for the State of Illinois which is a public health approach to safely reopen the state. Click Here to View the Restore Illinois Plan.
UPDATE 05/01/2020
- Click Here to view the Village of Justice Action Plan that has been adopted for the safety of the village employees and residents due to the COVID-19 Virus and the Governor's Executive Order #32.
UPDATE 04/30/2020
- Governor Pritzker signed an executive order extending and modifying the "Stay at Home Order" that is currently in effect until May 29. His new order will take effect on May 1 and lasts through through May 29. Click here to view the Governor's Executive Order 2020-32.
UPDATE 04/03/2020
- Click Here to view the Village of Justice Action Plan that has been adopted for the safety of the village employees and residents due to the COVID-19 Virus and the Governor's Executive Order #18.
UPDATE 04/01/2020
- The "Stay-at-Home Order" allows for essential businesses to remain open. The Village of Justice has contacted all of our businesses to find out which businesses are still open and composed a list for our residents. Please remember that certain businesses have altered the way they operate in order to keep providing the goods and services needed by our residents. We recommend that you contact the business location prior to visiting them to see what changes they may have made. Click Here for a list of current businesses operating in the Village of Justice.
- Liquor License renewals expiring on April 30, 2020 are extended until July 31, 2020. Click Here to view notice from Mayor Kris Wasowicz and from the Illinois Liquor Control Commission
UPDATE 03/31/2020
- Governor Pritzker announced today that on Wednesday, April 1, 2020 he will be extending the disaster proclomation, the suspension of on-site learning at schools and the "Stay at Home Order" through April 30, 2020. Click Here to View the Notice from the Office of the Governor.
UPDATE 03/30/2020
- Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation Announces Help for Consumers Struggling to Make Payments on their Debts Due to the COVID-19 Crisis and Guidance for its Regulated Financial Sectors. Click Here for more information.
UPDATE 03/26/2020
- Click Here to view notice and guidelines from Liquor Commissioner regarding Temporary Delivery of Alcohol for retail establishments.
- Click Here to View Executive Order 2020-01 from Mayor Kris Wasowicz, the Liquor Commissioner, advising of the Temporary Delivery of Alcohol for retail establishments.
UPDATE 03/25/2020
- Click Here to view the Village of Justice Action Plan that has been adopted for the safety of the village employees and residents due to the COVID-19 Virus.
UPDATE 03/20/2020
- Governor Pritzker issued Executive Order 2020-10 requiring all Illinoisans to stay in their homes to prevent the further spread of COVID-19. The order prohibits thinks like visiting the homes of friends and holding gatherings of any size and closes nonessential establishments, including most retail, recreation and entertainment businesses. It does NOT prohibit essential activities like going to the grocery store, recieving medical care, or taking your pet for a walk. For more information on what this order means for you Click Here.
Click Here to view the Governor's Executive Order in Response to COVID-19(COVID-19 EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 8)
- Notice from the Justice Police Department
Village Departments
To limit face-to-face interactions, effective immediately all services at Village Hall, the Building Department, Public Works and Economic Development will only be available via email, online, fax and/or by telephone until further notice. Although, locations are closed to the public a staff member will be available Monday - Friday from 8:00AM to 4:00PM to answer phone calls and respond to emails. Passports will not be accepted at the Finance Department until further notice. The Public Works Department will be closed to the public but staff will be availabe on-call at all times.
- Email: Visit the staff directory at http://villageofjustice.org/service_directory/index.php if you need to reach someone specific. For the Finance Department, please email finance@villageofjustice.org, for the Building Department permits@villageofjustice.org and for Economic Development please email mzarebczan@villageofjustice.org.
- If you need to contact the Public Works Department please call 708-475-2453 between the hours of 7:00AM to 3:00PM, and if it is an emergency please contact the police department by calling the non-emergency phone number at 708-458-2191. You can also contact the Public Works Department via email at publicworks@villageofjustice.org. At this time, Branch Chipping will be conducted only on an emergency basis.
- Residential garbage will still be picked-up by Groot but Bulk Items will not be NOT be picked-up during the "Shelter-in-Place" order.
- All police administration and non-emergency matters for the Justice Police Department should be directed to 708-458-2191.
- For emergencies, call 9-1-1.
Business Resources
- Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opporunity - Emergency Small Business Grants & Loans Assistance.
- Illinois Technology Association - Information on what has happened so far, what's next, and how you can help.
- Small Business Administration Response to COVID-19 - Information for Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program and more information as the situation evolves.
- Door Dash - Eliminating commissions for new restaurant partners that enroll with them during the next 30 days and charging no commission to current partners.
- LISC's Small Business Grant Program
- Cook County Community Recovery Initiative
Corona Virus Information
- Center for Disease Control
- Illinois Department of Public Health
- Cook County Department of Health
- Office of Governor JB Pritzker
- State of Illinois Coronavirus Response Site
- The Presidents Corona Guidelines for America
- Who should I call about COVID-19
- What to do if you were potentially exposed to someone with confirmed COVID-19
- Age Guide Resource
- Illinois Department of Employment Security - Unemployment Benefits
Utilities and Services
- AT&T - Offering added relief for customers
- Comcast - New policies for the next 60 days including free WIFI hotspots for everyone, no disconnects or late fees
- ComEd - Imposing a moratorium on the service disconnections and waiving new late payment charges through at least May 1st
- Nicor - Has suspended service disconnects for non-payment through May 1st
- Groot - No change to service
- Justice Willow Springs Water Commission - Meter change appointments are cancelled, office closed to public, and extended payment options.