Home › COVID-19 Information The Illinois Bankers Association has developed this page of resources regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19) to help keep Illinois banks informed as they plan and prepare for the disease. More information will be added as it becomes available. IBA Resources What Illinois Financial Institutions are Doing to Help Their Communities - Please let us know if your bank has information to include IBA Vendor Resources Resources and programs that IBA Preferred Vendors and Associate Members are offering to help banks and their customers throughout the Coronavirus pandemic. IBA Overview of the Paycheck Protection Program - April 3, 2020 Joint Response Letter to Senator Durbin CARES ACT Small Business Assistance - Information for Your Customers Social Media Posts for Your Bank Illinois Banks Serving Our Customers and Communities - Lending Program Resources Banking Industry Awaiting Final Rules and Guidance Regarding Paycheck Protection Program - April 2, 2020 COVID-19 Timeline Banks Classified as "Essential Business" in Governor Pritzker's Executive Order in Response to COVID-19 - March 20, 2020 Joint Statement from Depository Institutions Regarding Coronavirus Situation - March 19, 2020 Critical Coronavirus Update from the IBA - March 16, 2020 Illinois Banks Addressing the Needs of Their Communities During Coronavirus Pandemic Is Your Bank's Pandemic Contingency Plan Ready for Implementation? - On demand version of March 13th webinar Webinar - April 8 - Dusting Off the Pandemic Plan in the Wake of COVID-19 Questions for Board Discussion on Pandemic Preparedness Illinois Bankers Pandemic Talking Points Bank Lending Programs and Resources Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago Mortgage Partnership FinanceTM Communications Illinois State Treasurer Small Business COVID-19 Relief Program webpage Business Invest - Small Business COVID-19 Relief Program (March 23) State Treasurer to Make Low-Interest Bridge Loans to Small Businesses Available (March 23) Interagency Communications Interagency Statement on Loan Modifications and Reporting for Financial Institutions Working with Customers Affected by the Coronavirus (March 22) DCEO - Coronavirus Information for Small Business Small Business Administration (SBA) Coronavirus (COVID-19) Small Business Guidance & Loan Resources The Three-Step Process: Disaster Loans Economic Injury Disaster Loan Assistance The Small Business Guide to the CARES Act U.S. Chamber of Commerce - Coronavirus Emergency Loans - Small Business Guide and Checklist Paycheck Protection Program Paycheck Protection Program Q and A for Bankers U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business - Keeping American Workers Paid and Employed Act Federal Stimulus Legislation SBA - Interim Final Rule - April 2 Executive Summary CARES Act The Small Business Guide to the CARES ACT U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business - Keeping American Workers Paid and Employed Act Paycheck Protection Program Loan Q and A for Bankers Paycheck Protection Program Application State of Illinois State of Illinois Executive Order in Response to COVID-19 Executive Order - Remote Notarization SOS Guidance for Remote Notaries and Consumers Stay at Home Executive Order FAQs State of Illinois Coronavirus (COVID-19) Response Gov. Pritzker Issues Disaster Proclamation to Unlock Additional Federal Resources Illinois Department of Public Health Coronavirus Site & Statewide Incident Tracker Illinois Department of Insurance FAQs about Insurance Coverage and the Coronavirus COVID 19 IDFPR Depository Institution Guidance - March 30, 2020 Mortgage Guidance - March 30, 2020 Financial Guidance - March 30, 2020 Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity - Essential Businesses and Operations IEMA - Emergency Management Statues City of Chicago City Coronavirus Site City of Chicago Small Business Resiliency Fund Federal Regulators and Agencies Interagency/FFIEC Interagency Statement on Loan Modifications and Reporting for Financial Institutions Working with Customers Affected by the Coronavirus (March 22, 2020) Joint Statement on CRA Consideration for Activities in Response to the COVID-19 - FIL-19-2020 Pandemic Planning: Joint Statement on Community Reinvestment Act Consideration for Activities in Response to COVID-19 Pandemic Planning: Joint Questions and Answers Regarding Statement About the Use of Capital and Liquidity Buffers Federal Bank Regulatory Agencies Issue Interim Final Rule for Money Market Liquidity Facility Federal Banking Agencies Encourage Banks to Use Federal Reserve Discount Window (3/16/20) FFIEC Interagency Statement on Pandemic Planning (updated 2020) Interagency Guidance on Banks Affected by Major Disasters (2017) FFIEC Business Continuity Management Booklet FFIEC Business Continuity Planning, Appendix D: Pandemic Planning FBIIC/FSSCC 2007 Pandemic Flu Exercise After Action Report FDIC Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information for Bankers and Consumers OCC OCC Resource Page - COVID-19 Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) FAQs for National Banks and Federal Savings Associations Frequently Asked Questions Regarding COVID-19 Pandemic Planning: Working with Customers Affected by Coronavirus and Regulatory Assistance - OCC Bulletin 2020-15 Federal Reserve Federal Reserve Actions to Support the Flow of Credit to Households and Businesses (3/15/20) Supervisory Practices Regarding Financial Institutions Affected by Coronavirus - SR 20-4 FOMC Statement COVID-19 and the St. Louis Fed CFPB Protect Yourself from the Impact of the Coronavirus Conference of State Bank Supervisors Information on COVID-19 Coronavirus (including county-level map of cases, updated hourly) Troubled Debt Restructurings Job Aid FinCEN FinCEN Encourages Financial Institutions to Communicate Concerns Related to the Coronavirus Disease and to Remain Alert to Related Illicit Financial Activity (3/16/20) FinCEN Advisory to Financial Institutions Regarding Disaster-Related Fraud (10/31/17) FHFA FHFA Suspends Foreclosures and Evictions for Enterprise-Backed Mortgages (March 18, 2020) HUD Mortgagee Letter 2020-04 - Foreclosure and Eviction Moratorium in connection with the Presidentially Declared COVID-19 National Emergency (March 18, 2020) IRS Coronavirus Tax Relief Webpage Notice 2020-17 - Relief for Taxpayers Affected by Ongoing Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic (March 18, 2020) Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information Site CFTC Coronavirus (COVID-19) website Office of Personnel Management Memorandum (March 7, 2020) - Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19): Additional Guidance and Questions and Answers for Federal agencies regarding COVID-19 and human resources policies Memorandum (March 3, 2020) - Preliminary Guidance to Agencies during Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) - Guidance on telework and Federal mission resilience, workplace safety, domestic travel and international travel for Federal employees, and visitor access to Federal offices and buildings Memorandum (February 7, 2020) - Human Resources Flexibilities Available for Federal Employees Impacted by the 2019 Novel Coronavirus - Guidance on human resources flexibilities and authorities, including leave and other paid time off, work schedule flexibilities, and hiring and pay flexibilities Memorandum (February 3, 2020) - 2019 Novel Coronavirus - Links to CDC, OSHA, and Department of State resources Nacha ACH Operations Bulletin #2-2020: Nacha Issues Reminder Regarding ACH Responsibilities to Financial Institutions Potentially Impacted by Coronavirus FINRA Pandemic-Related Business Continuity Planning, Guidance and Regulatory Relief - Regulatory Notice 20-08 FINRA Provides Guidance on Pandemic Preparedness - Regulatory Notice 09-59 FINRA 2009 Pandemic Survey Results EPA - List of Products for Use Against SARS-CoV-2, the cause of COVID-19 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) CDC Information for Businesses Interim Guidance from the CDC for Businesses and Employers CDC Business Pandemic Planning Checklist National Pandemic Influenza Plans CDC General Information About Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) CDC Corona Disease 2019 Situation Summary CDC Communication Resources CDC Fact Sheet - What you need to know about coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) CDC PSA: 2019-nCoV: What the Public Should Do CDC PSA: Stop the Spread of Germs CDC U.S. Pandemic Intervals Framework Pandemic Influenza: Preparedness, Response, and Recovery Interim Pre-pandemic Planning Guidance: Community Strategy for Pandemic Influenza Mitigation in the United States Sign up for weekly CDC emails about COVID-19 World Health Organization (WHO) World Health Organization (WHO) - includes information and guidance from WHO regarding the current outbreak of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) WHO Advice for the Public Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) advice for the public: Myth busters WHO Checklist for Pandemic Influenza Risk and Impact Management: Building capacity for pandemic response Other Associations and Orgs Illinois State Bar Association COVID-19 Judicial Information COVID-19 Mental Health and Wellness Resources Ready.gov Pandemic Planning American Bankers Association Resources Includes comprehensive information from several federal agencies, financial regulatory agencies and others. The page also includes information on frauds and scams that have been reported in conjunction with the outbreak. Bankrate.com Article - Coronavirus and Cash: Why Consumers Should be Cautious, But Not Fearful of Handling Dollars RUSH Center for Quality, Safety and Value Analytics Forecast HR Resources Department of Homeland Security Memorandum on Identification of Essential Critical Infrastructure Workers During COVID-19 Response (CISA Guidance - March 19, 2020) Pandemic Influenza Preparedness, Response, and Recovery Guide for Critical Infrastructure and Key Resources Department of Treasury Financial Services Sector Essential Critical Infrastructure Workers (March 22, 2020) Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale What's New in the DOL's Temporary Regulations Implementing the FFCRA COVID-19 Q & A: What Employers Should Know COVID-19 Additional Q & A: What Employers Should Know National Association of Health Underwriters COVID-19: Coronavirus Response Act and Employee Benefits Families First Coronavirus Response Act and Navigating COVID-19 OSHA OSHA - Protecting Workers from Potential Exposure to 2019-nCoV OSHA - Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for an Influenza Pandemic U.S. Chamber of Commerce Coronavirus (COVID-19) Workplace Tips for Employees Guidance for Employers to Plan and Respond to Coronavirus Insurance Information and Resources Coronavirus and Workers' Compensation Coronavirus and Business Income Losses Coronavirus and the CGL Insurance Coverage for Losses Stemming from the Coronavirus COVID-19 and Business Interruption: How Insurance Can and Cannot Mitigate Losses Illinois Bankers Group Insurance Trust Resources How to Navigate the Challenges of COVID-19 - An Employee Guide with Helpful Tools and Resources National Association of Health Underwriters - COVID-19: Coronavirus Response Act and Employee Benefits Frauds and Scams U.S. Postal Inspection Service - Coronavirus Related Scams FDIC: Insured Bank Deposits are Safe; Beware of Potential Scams Using the Agency's Name Beware of criminals pretending to be WHO Coronavirus: Scammers follow the headlines Cybercriminals using coronavirus-themed emails to deliver malware Investor Alert: Look Out for Coronavirus-Related Investment Scams Coronavirus Phishing Emails in the US, UK Claim to Offer Advice on Protective Safety Measures Nonprofit Organizations / Partnerships Nonprofit Organizations/Partnerships - assisting with financial well-being Community Foundation and United Way Establish COVID-19 Response Fund for Greater Capital Region in Illinois (March 17, 2020) Housing Action Illinois COVID-19 Information and Resources Get Help with Housing Operation HOPE - Phone: 888-388-HOPE (4673) United Way of Illinois