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Pritzker Administration Announces Federal SBA Assistance

Low interest, long-term Small Business Administration loans available to those impacted by recent flash flooding

SPRINGFIELD – Governor JB Pritzker today announced the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) approved the state’s request for federal assistance to help Illinois residents recently impacted by flash flooding. The declaration stems from a July 15 storm that dumped at least eight inches of rain within a three-hour time period on the Woodford County town of Roanoak. The approved SBA disaster declaration makes low-interest loans available to eligible homeowners, renters, non-profits and businesses in Woodford, La Salle, Livingston, Peoria, Tazewell, McLean and Marshall counties. 

To be eligible for an SBA declaration, at least 25 homes and/or businesses in a county must sustain major, uninsured losses of 40-percent or more.  A recent damage assessment in Woodford County identified at least 41 homes and 4 businesses sustained major damages and uninsured losses.  Another 45 homes and 6 businesses in Woodford County sustained minor damage. The damage assessment estimates more than $1.3 million in damages due to this event.

What Types of Disaster Loans are Available? 

Business Physical Disaster Loans – Loans to businesses to repair or replace disaster-damaged property owned by the business, including real estate, inventories, supplies, machinery and equipment. Businesses of any size are eligible. Private, non-profit organizations such as charities, churches, private universities, etc., are also eligible.

Economic Injury Disaster Loans – Working capital loans to help small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture, and most private, non-profit organizations of all sizes meet their ordinary and necessary financial obligations that cannot be met as a direct result of the disaster. These loans are intended to assist through the disaster recovery period.

Home Disaster Loans – Loans to homeowners or renters to repair or replace disaster-damaged real estate and personal property, including automobiles.

In order to accommodate with the coronavirus health guidance, a Virtual Disaster Loan Outreach Center (DLOC) will be established to provide additional information and loan assistance.  Applicants can also receive one-on-one assistance via phone, skype, and webinars.  Virtual customer support representatives can help applicants complete their applications and answer questions related to the application process.

Virtual Disaster Loan Outreach Center
Online: DisasterLoanAssistance.sba.gov
Phone: 571-422-7312 or 470-363-6079
Email: FOCE-Help@sba.gov
Open: Monday – Friday
Hours: 8:00am – 5:00pm

The filing deadline to return applications for physical property damage is October 19, 2020.  The deadline to return economic injury applications is May 19, 2021.  Any individual or business needing additional information should contact the SBA Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955.

Applicants may apply online using the Electronic Loan Application (ELA) via SBA’s secure website at DisasterLoan.sba.gov.

Loan applications can also be downloaded from www.sba.gov/disaster.

Completed applications should be mailed to: U.S. Small Business Administration, Processing and Disbursement Center, 14925 Kingsport Road, Fort Worth, TX 76155.

LEGAL NOTICE Primary Election 2-23-21

LEGAL NOTICE
CONSOLIDATED PRIMARY ELECTION, FEBRUARY 23, 2021
VILLAGE OF BARTONVILLE, PEORIA COUNTY, ILLINOIS

Notice is hereby given the Consolidated Primary Election to be held on Tuesday, February 23, 2021, for the following offices:
Mayor –1 (1) 4 Year Term
Clerk – 1 (1) 4 Year Term
Village of Bartonville Trustee – Three (3) 4 Year Term

Petition Packets are available starting Tuesday, August 25, 2020- the first day to circulate nomination petitions, at the Village Hall, 5912 S. Adams Street, Bartonville, Illinois, Monday thru Friday during regular business hours, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Office may be closed during lunch time or other certain times. Office Phone Number- (309) 633-2053.

Established Political Parties:
First Day for Filing is Monday, November 16, 2020. Last Day for Filing is Monday, November 23, 2020.

Last day to file a Declaration of Intent to be a write-in candidate with the appropriate election authority or authorities is December 17, 2020.
Petitions are filed in the Office of Local Elections:
Village of Bartonville, Village Hall, Clerk’s Office, 5912 S. Adams Street, Bartonville, IL.

The General Election is Tuesday, April 6, 2021.
Michelle Carr-Bruce Local Election Official

BOIL ORDER LIFTED

This is Illinois American Water calling to let you know that the boil water order issued in your service area on August 12, 2020 has been lifted. Water quality tests have confirmed the water continues to meet all U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Safe Drinking Water Act standards and regulations. It is no longer necessary to boil your water before drinking or cooking. If you are a landlord, you are responsible for notifying your tenants. During this boil water order, Illinois American Water performed a series of tests to determine if the water met regulatory drinking water standards. Samples were taken from sites in the affected area and tests confirmed that the water meets all state and federal requirements. For more information please visit www.Illinoisamwater.com. Thank you for your patience and cooperation.

BOIL ORDER IN EFFECT FOR 36 HOURS BEGINNING 9:00 a.m. 8/12/2020-9:00 p.m. 8/13/2020

This is an important message from Illinois American Water. Crews are making emergency repairs on a main break beginning at 9am in our service area. Please bring water to a rolling boil for 5 minutes before using for drinking or cooking. Water is OK for bathing, washing and other common uses. This boil water order is issued in accordance with Illinois EPA regulations. Anytime water pressure drops below 20 pounds per square inch in a community’s water distribution system, a boil water order must be issued. This boil water order is expected to be in effect for approximately 36 hours. If you are a landlord, you are responsible for notifying your tenants. Please visit our alerts online at www.illinoisamwater.com to view the affected area. Customers will be notified in the same manner once the boil water order is lifted. Thank you for your patience and understanding

RENT ASSISTANCE

If you’ve been unable to pay your rent due to COVID-19, we’re here to help you. IHDA developed the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERA) to support Illinois tenants unable to pay their rent due to a COVID-19-related loss of income. If you are approved, you will receive a grant of $5,000 that will be sent to your landlord to be applied against your rent.

Funds are limited and applications for ERA will be accepted August 10th through August 21st. Only one application per household is allowed and an application is not a guarantee of assistance.

Don’t wait, apply now at era.ihda.org. If you have any questions, please call (312) 883-2270 or toll-free at (888) 252-1119. For those who are deaf, hard of hearing or speech-impaired, please contact Navicore Solutions for free assistance at (877) 274-4309 (TTY).

Red Cross Clean up Kits

The Red Cross has provided clean up kits for the residents affected by the flooding.

These supplies are accessed by contacting the Village of Bartonville Fire Department at (309) 697-2323.

Disaster Loan Applications

Find out how to apply for SBA Disaster loans

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Home Loans or Sole Proprietor Loans

Homeowners and Renters must register with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to obtain a FEMA Registration ID Number by calling 1-800-621-3362 prior to applying for an SBA loan.

To apply, click here.

Mailing instructions

All required documents listed in filing requirements must be returned. All forms requiring signature must be signed and dated. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Click here for a list of documents.

U.S. Small Business Administration
Processing and Disbursement Center
14925 Kingsport Rd.
Ft. Worth, TX 76155-2243

 

https://www.sba.gov/page/disaster-loan-applications

The SBS Economic Injury Disaster Loans and Advance Program has been reopened.

Apply for this program and receive $10,000 even if you are not approved.
Please work with your local SBDC of SBA office for this opportunity.

https://www.bradley.edu/academic/colleges/fcba/centers/turner/centers/sbdc/

To further meet the needs of U.S. small businesses and non-profits, the U.S. Small Business Administration reopened the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) and EIDL Advance program portal to all eligible applicants experiencing economic impacts due to COVID-19 today.

“The SBA is strongly committed to working around the clock, providing dedicated emergency assistance to the small businesses and non-profits that are facing economic disruption due to the COVID-19 impact. With the reopening of the EIDL assistance and EIDL Advance application portal to all new applicants, additional small businesses and non-profits will be able to receive these long-term, low interest loans and emergency grants – reducing the economic impacts for their businesses, employees and communities they support,” said SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza. “Since EIDL assistance due to the pandemic first became available to small businesses located in every state and territory, SBA has worked to provide the greatest amount of emergency economic relief possible. To meet the unprecedented need, the SBA has made numerous improvements to the application and loan closing process, including deploying new technology and automated tools.”

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