Below is a list of guidance, information, and resources for the restaurant industry. This list is being updated continuously, so please check back often for the latest information.

–Tell Congress to Replenish RRF

–SBA Restaurant Revitalization Fund Website

–Vaccine Resources

–Restaurant Revitalization Fund Guide and FAQ

–December 2020 Relief Package Overview

–PPP 2nd Round Restaurant Guidance

–2021 Employee Retention Tax Credit Updates

–State of Illinois Reopening Guidelines and Mitigations

–Cook County Restaurant Guidelines and Mitigations

–City of Chicago Restaurant Guidelines and Mitigations

–Restaurant Reopening Services and Supply Resources

–Free Outdoor Dining Design Consultations

–Pro Bono Legal Network and Expert Guidance

–Quick Links for Government Guidance

• Federal
• Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) Overview
• December 2020 Relief Package Overview
• PPP 2nd Draw Guidance
• 2021 Employee Retention Tax Credit Updates
• Vaccine Legal Issues Guidance
  
• National Restaurant Association Reopening Guidance - May 2021
• CDC Reopening Guidance for Restaurants and Bars
  
• Treasury FAQ on PPP Loans
  
• FFCRA Paid Sick Leave Regulations Overview
  
• DOL Sick Leave FAQ
  
• State
• State of Illinois Restaurant and Bar Guidelines and Mitigations
  
• ILCC Alcohol Guidance
• Business Interruption Grants (BIG)
• Restore Illinois Reopening Plan
  
• DCEO Emergency Resources For Businesses
  
• ILCC Alcohol Guidance
  
• IDES Unemployment Benefits
  
• Local
• CHI - Phase IV Indoor Dining Guidelines and Mitigations
• CHI - BACP Resource Center
• CHI - Expanded Outdoor Dining Application, FAQ
  
• COOK - Mitigations for Restaurants and Bars
• COOK - Community Recovery Initiative
  
• COOK - COVID-19 Recovery: Small Business Assistance Program
• CDC
• Guidance for Business and Employers
• Cleaning and Disinfecting Protocols
• If You're Sick With Coronavirus
  

–Business Operations Resources

• Illinois Reopening Guidance and Mitigations
• City of Chicago Restaurant Guidelines and Mitigations
  
• What to Do If a Confirmed COVID-19 Case Has Been in Your Facility
• Chicago Expanded Outdoor Dining Application, FAQ
• National Restaurant Association Reopening Guidance - May 2021
• Free ServSafe Reopening Training
• National Restaurant Association COVID-19 Resources
  
• Workplace Infection Control Practices
  
  

–Webinars on Demand

• 2021
  • 6/10 - Restaurants Restored: Operating Safely and Vaccine Policies for Guests and Staff
  • 5/20 - Staffing Help: Ideas for Finding and Hiring New Team Members
  • 4/26 - Applying for Restaurant Revitalization Fund Grants: What Operators Need to Know
  • 4/22 - Fresh Plans for Welcoming Guests: Indoor/Outdoor Spaces, Permits, and More
  • 4/8 - Marketing and Messaging Must-Have Strategies for Spring
  • 3/25 - Ramping Up: Ordering, Staffing, and Investing for Spring and Beyond
  • 3/11 - Managing Your Taxes, Finances, and Cash Flow
  • 2/25 - Vaccine Rollout - Info for Illinois Restaurants
  • 2/12 - Serving Outdoors: How Restaurants are Using Their Space in Winter
  • 1/28 - Mental Health and Wellness Support for Workers
  • 1/14 - Utilizing New Options for Generating Revenue
• 2020
  
• 12/17 - Support and Assistance for Restaurant and Bar Workers
• 12/3 - Navigating Real Estate Concerns and Solutions
• 11/17 - Exploring New Revenue Streams for Restaurants
• 10/22 - Cost Saving Solutions for Restaurants
• 10/15 - Maximizing Your Space in Fall/Winter
• 9/24 - Restaurant Staffs: Safety, Testing, and Protection
• 8/27 - 30 Restaurant Marketing Ideas in 30 Minutes
• 8/6 - Maximizing Guest Space: Architects and Planners Offer Best Practices
• 8/5 - PPP Loan Forgiveness for Small Businesses and Nonprofits
• 7/23 - Practical Solutions for Menus, Payment Systems, Testing, and More
• 7/9 - Menu Profitability Tools and Best Practices
• 6/16 - Staffing and Return to Work Legal Issues
• 6/11 - Sanitizing/Disinfecting Best Practices and Instilling Consumer Confidence
• 6/4 - Scaling UP Illinois Restaurant Operations: Safety Considerations
• 6/1 - 86 the Silence: Mental Health Awareness in Restaurants
• 5/28 - Scaling Up Illinois Restaurant Operations: Financial Considerations
• 5/21 - PPP Loan Forgiveness Review
• 5/6 - Hospitality Q+A: COVID-19 and Beyond
• 4/17 - Navigating HR Concerns for Restaurants: FFCRA, PPP, and More
• 4/15 - Who's Left Out of PPP? Access for Underserved Communities
• 4/9 - Legal and Banking FAQs on PPP Loans
• 4/7 - Completing PPP Applications and Troubleshooting
• 3/31 - What the CARES Act Means for Restaurants 

–IRA Latest Updates

–Resources for Immigrant Communities

• Recursos Para Todos