COVID-19 RESOURCES
The Illinois Hotel & Lodging Association (IHLA) is helping its members obtain the most up-to-date resources to help hotels educate their employees and customers.

IHLA continues to follow and relay the guidance of public health officials including the CDC, Illinois Department of Public Health and Chicago Department of Public Health. We have been engaged in numerous conversations with health and emergency management officials at all levels of government.
We encourage hotels to follow the strict guidelines and protocols that already exist to help prevent spread of diseases. We have provided resources below to assist our members remind their employees of these guidelines and get the latest information from public health officials.
In these kinds of evolving cases, it is imperative that hotels stay informed on the latest guidance, remain vigilant, and adhere to official guidelines.
IHLA has various Strategic Partners and Allied Members who can help your hotel abide by new COVID-19 regulations and guidelines and navigate the new normal together. We encourage you to visit our COVID-19 suppliers page.
IHLA Clean + Safe Guidance and Resources
View IHLA's Clean + Safe resources including Guidance, a Certification Checklist/Application Form and Social Distancing Poster
Latest Health Guidance
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Illinois Coronavirus Resource Page
Chicago Coronavirus Resource Page

Governor Pritzker Executive Orders and IDPH Guidelines
March 16, 2020 – Suspending On-Premise Consumption of Food and Beverage at Bars and Restaurants
March 20, 2020 – Stay at Home Order (Includes Ban on Gatherings of More Than 10 People. Hotels Listed as Essential Businesses in Section 12.v)
April 1, 2020 – Extension of Stay at Home Order to April 30
April 30, 2020 – Extension of Stay at Home Order to May 30
May 5, 2020 - Restore Illinois Reopening
May 29, 2020 - Phase 3 Reopening
June 4, 2020 - Guidelines for Limited Reopening of Swimming Pools
Restore Illinois Tier 1-3 Mitigation Plans

Loans and Grants
Illinois Emergency Hospitality Grant Program Recipients (Grant recipients were notified of their award on April 8)
Chicago Small Business Resiliency Fund
Small Business Administration Economic Injury Disaster Loan
Federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Summary 
PPP Loan Application (To assist with compiling information. Many banks are requiring you to apply online through their site)
Active SBA Lenders in Illinois (PPP loan applications will have to be submitted through an active SBA lender)

Tax Deferrals
City of Chicago Deferral of Hotel, Parking and Restaurant Tax Payments to June 1, 2020
City of Chicago Business Tax Repayment Schedule
Cook County Deferral of Hotel Tax to May 1, 2020
Sangamon County Property Tax Deferral to September 10, 2020
Cook County Property Tax Deferral to October 1, 2020
IRS Delay of Tax Filings to July 15, 2020
Cleaning and Disinfectant Resources
Ecolab COVID-19 Guidance for Hospitality Cleaning and Disinfectant
Ecolab Guidance for Resuming Hospitality Operations
Ecolab Checklist for Hospitality Reopening
ServiceMaster Coronavirus Planning Guide and Checklist
Legal Guidance
IMPORTANT NOTE: Sample forms found in this section are only TEMPLATES and need to be specifically tailored to your property in several areas. You should consult with your employment law counsel, or reach out to IHLA's labor and employment counsel, Rob Bernstein, to confirm that these forms are properly adjusted to fit your company's needs. You cannot simply add your hotel's name to these forms and be compliant with the necessary regulations. If you are a unioninzed hotel, there are additional considerations that may come into play on the customization of these forms, as well. 
Laner Muchin Summary of DOL Guidance on Families First Coronavirus Relief Act  
FFCRA Signage - Companies with less than 500 employees must post these new FFCRA posters. 
TEMPLATE Recall Letter for Employees  
TEMPLATE Employee Health Questionnaire
TEMPLATE FFCRA Leave Request and Approval Documents 
Furloughs vs. Layoffs vs. Wage Reductions
COVID-19 Best Practices for Employers
Hotel to Hospital COVID-19 Response Playbook

Additional Resources
COVID-19's Impact on the Hotel Industry's Occupancy and Job Losses
CARES Act FAQ
Checklist for Suspending Hotel Operations
AHLA COVID-19 Preparedness Guide (exclusive to joint IHLA and AHLA members)
Constellation Energy's Inisghts on COVID-19's Impact on Commercial Energy Pricing
Constellation Energy Resources for Businesses
Constellation Energy Suspending Late Fees
Ameren Illinois Resources Including Suspension of Late Fees
Comacast Business: Rebuilding Hospitality Through Technology and Innovation
Resources for 501(c)6 Organizations Including CVBs

Resources for Employees
Employment Partners Looking to Hire Employees
Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) Resources for Impacted Employees
Restaurant Employee Relief Fund ($500 grants; Applications begin on April 2)
Free AHLA Employee Trainings and Certifications (Must enroll by May 30)
The codes to be used for the enrollment in the free courses are:

• Supervisory Skill Builder: To access this training, click here to go to the Online Learning System. Enter enrollment code/key: SSB-Free
• Hospitality Manager: Leadership - To access this training, click here to go to the Online Learning System. Enter enrollment code/key: HML-Free
• CHA Online Review Course - To access this training, click here to go to theOnline Learning System. Enter enrollment code/key: CHA-Free

IHLA COVID-19 Webinar Recordings
March 11 COVID-19 Industry Update
SBA Emergency Disaster Loans for Hotel Owners
Communication and Marketing in Challenging Times
Maintaining Your Mental Wellbeing During Stressful Times
Ensuring Safety and Cleanliness At Your Hotel During COVID-19
Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) and Hotels - Employment Law
Furloughs, Layoffs, Reduction of Hours and the WARN Act - Employment Law
Free AHLA Foundation Courses and Certifications for Hotel Employees
Understanding Your Workers' Compensation and Business Interruption Insurance Coverage
SBA Paycheck Protection Program Update
May 5 State Government Relations Update
May 7 Virtual Town Hall with IL Reps. Butler and Williams
May 13 Clean + Safe Guidelines
May 14 Saving Energy at Your Hotel During COVID-19
May 21 Legal Considerations For Rehiring Your Employees
May 27 Preparing for the Fair Workweek Ordinance To Take Effect in Chicago
June 10 Marketing and Communications for Recovery

The Illinois Department of Public Health has established a COVID-19 hotline for questions related to Coronavirus. If you have any questions, I encourage you to reach out to them at 1-800-889-3931 or dph.sick@illinois.gov. In the City of Chicago, you are encouraged to call 312-746-7425 or email coronavirus@chicago.gov with any questions.