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Resume McHenry County Update!
Through our collaboration with McHenry County, we will continue to share important information on stimulus programs, PPP loans, COVID-19 updates and more through its Resume McHenry County Updates.
Please take a moment to scroll down to see new advancements this week as we move to open McHenry County. If MCEDC can be of any help, please call. Forward this email to your friends and family to help get the word out!

 

Changes coming to PPP loan forgiveness

The US Small Business Administration is finalizing changes to its Paycheck Protection Program loan forgiveness platform to make it easier to apply.
The platform changes, according to reports, aim to simplify the forgiveness process for lenders, and will give certain borrowers the chance to apply directly to the SBA for loan forgiveness; presently, all borrowers must apply directly through their lender.
A rollout of the changes could happen as soon as next week, according to reports.
More than $780 billion in PPP loans were distributed by the SBA to more than 8 million businesses, most of which will be seeking to have them forgiven if they met the requirements.
Click here to learn more about the forgiveness terms for both rounds of PPP funding, and to find the required forms and application instructions.

 

Vaxxing up our teens

McHenry County school districts are working hard to ensure as close of a return to normalcy as possible when kids return to school in the coming weeks.
Our children last saw “normal” in March 2020 – before the lockdowns, remote or hybrid learning, and isolation from friends. The best way we can help our schools is to get vaccinated ourselves, and to get children 12 and older vaccinated.
Even when in-person learning returned, children faced quarantine because someone around them tested positive. Keep your children in school – and prevent them from being sidelined in their extracurricular activities – by scheduling a vaccination with the McHenry County Department of Health or the provider of your choice.
You can find a list of vaccine locations by clicking here.
Illinois last week hit an important milestone with the announcement by the Illinois Department of Public Health that more than half of Illinois residents are now fully vaccinated against COVID-19. More than 70 percent of Illinois residents have received the first dose.

 

County municipalities eligible for $38 million in ARPA funding

McHenry County municipalities are eligible to receive a total of $38 million in COVID-19 relief under the American Rescue Plan Act.
The state announced last Thursday that 1,250 municipal governments that have not already received ARPA aid can apply for their share of the $742 million allocated for Illinois under the act, which became law in March.
Municipalities must have fewer than 50,000 people to qualify. They can use the funds to recoup losses directly related to pandemic response or to assist the financial recovery of homes and businesses. The funds also can be used to invest in building, maintaining, or upgrading water, sewer and broadband infrastructure.
Eligible governments have until the end of September to apply through the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for the funding. The first half will be distributed 30 days after approval, and the other half will be disbursed a year later.
More information can be found here, and a full list of eligible municipalities and the amounts for which they qualify can be found here.
McHenry County last year entered into an agreement with the McHenry County Council of Governments to work together to explore improved government cooperation to increase efficiency and lower costs. MCOG Executive Director Chalen Daigle, who also serves as the county coordinator, will be reaching out to eligible municipalities to assist them as needed to take advantage of the funding.

 

Take advantage of outdoor dining weather

McHenry County has no shortage of outstanding eateries with outdoor seating!
If you’re looking for great food paired with great scenery, or just an opportunity to enjoy al fresco dining, McHenry County is the place to eat.
Visit McHenry County has put together an impressive list of places offering outdoor, riverside and lakeside dining for breakfast, lunch and dinner, which you can find by clicking here.
The warm weather will be gone before you know it, so get out there and enjoy!.

 

Join McHenry County Government on LinkedIn

McHenry County government is no stranger to Facebook, Instagram and Twitter – and now you can follow us on LinkedIn!
Click here to check out McHenry County’s page (you need to have a free LinkedIn account) and learn more about McHenry County government, the programs it offers, as well as job opportunities.
By the way, the county earlier this month was named among the “Best Places to Work in Local Government” by Engaging Local Government Leaders – click here to review and apply for open county positions.

 

Blues, Brews and BBQ returns to McHenry

With COVID-19 restrictions lifted, Resume McHenry County will continue to highlight the return of McHenry County’s iconic attractions.
McHenry Area Rotary’s annual Blues Brews & BBQ fundraiser is making its triumphant return to Petersen Park!
The three-day Aug. 20-22 event is the Rotary’s annual fundraiser, and 100 percent of its proceeds are donated to a number of local, regional, national and international organizations that assist people in their time of greatest need.
Rotary has raised $300,000 through the event to worthy causes such as feeding the hungry, helping the homeless, student assistance, and other humanitarian services.
Visit the event website at www.mrbbb.com to buy tickets and read about the bands and vendors. To learn more about McHenry Area Rotary, click here.
Keep cool, and happy boating!

 
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Staying connected and informed is more important now than ever! Follow McHenry County on social media for regular updates on COVID-19 in our region, resources to help you navigate the pandemic, safety tips and more!

 

What is Resume McHenry County?

Resume McHenry County is a collaborative initiative being implemented by McHenry County and the McHenry County Economic Development Corporation (MCEDC) in partnership with the McHenry County community, including cities and villages, businesses and residents. The goal is to ensure a successful reopening of our economy so that we can return to our lifestyles safely and responsibly.