COVID19 Response
COVID19 has taken a massive toll on our District. My team and I have developed some resources that might be useful to you, your families, businesses and communities as we work, together, respond and recover.
- Small Business Resource Guide (updated April 9, 2020)
- COVID19 CARES Act ResourceFactsheet for Illinois Businesses
- COVID-19 Grant Opportunities
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- Vaccine Information
For information or to find a vaccine location, please visit: https://www.dph.illinois.gov/covid19/vaccine-faq
For Chicago residents, please visit https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/sites/covid19-vaccine/home.html
Chicago Public Schools vaccine resources:
- Permanent sites
- Mobile events
- School-Based Health Centers
The Jesse Brown VA Medical Center has now opened a standalone COVID-19 vaccine clinic for all veterans in the Chicago area, regardless of age, health conditions, or whether or not they get their health care from VA. To schedule an appointment, call 312-569-5801.
COVID-19 Funeral Assistance
FEMA has begun accepting applications for funeral assistance for Illinoisans who have lost loved ones to COVID-19. Rep. Kelly helped pass the funeral assistance program as part of the American Rescue Plan.
- Illinoisans who paid for funeral expenses after January 20, 2020, for an individual whose death may have been caused by or was likely the result of COVID-19 can apply for up to $9,000 of assistance per funeral through FEMA's dedicated call center at 844-684-6333; TTY 800-462-7585, Monday-Friday, 9 AM ET - 9 PM ET. No online applications will be accepted.
- You may qualify if: You are a U.S. citizen, non-citizen national, or qualified alien who paid for funeral expenses after January 20, 2020, and the funeral expenses were for an individual whose death in the United States, territories or the District of Columbia, may have been caused by or was likely the result of COVID-19.
- Individuals may apply for assistance for multiple funerals.
- Apply by calling FEMA's dedicated call center at 844-684-6333; TTY 800-462-7585, Monday-Friday, 9 AM ET - 9 PM ET. No online applications will be accepted. Multilingual services will be available.
Illinoisans can learn more from FEMA HERE.
If you have questions or need immediate assistance, please contact my office.
En Español:
- Mensaje de la Congresista Robin Kelly sobre el Plan de Rescate Estadounidense del Presidente Joe Biden
- Informacíon sobre el el Crédito Tributario por Hijo (Child Tax Credit)
Llame a mi oficina al (708) 679-0078 si tiene pregunats sobre el Plan de Rescate Estadounidense o el Crédito Tributario por Hijo (Child Tax Credit).