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Castro announces area grant recipients, encourages additional applications

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Category: Senator Cristina Castro News
Friday, October 30, 2020 01:36 PM
  • Castro
  • DCEO
  • COVID-19
  • Business Interruption Grants

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ELGIN – To help combat the economic downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity has been awarding a second round of Business Interruption Grants to struggling small businesses. State Senator Cristina Castro (D-Elgin) is pleased to announce that several local businesses were recipients.

“It is great to see many local businesses, which are the backbone of our community, receive such crucial help in a time of crisis,” Castro said. “Through no fault of their own, these businesses have been struggling, but now thanks to the BIG grants, they have a second breath of life. The pandemic has been difficult on all of us, and our businesses are no exception.”

Read more: Castro announces area grant recipients, encourages additional applications

Castro-sponsored flu shot clinic coming to Hanover Park in November

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Category: Senator Cristina Castro News
Friday, October 23, 2020 01:06 PM
  • Castro
  • Flu Shots

pexels pranidchakan boonrom 1350560ELGIN – With flu season in full swing, it’s important to take precautions to protect yourself and your family. In recognition of this, State Senator Cristina Castro (D-Elgin) is sponsoring a flu shot clinic in Hanover Park next month.

“Under normal circumstances, it would be a good idea to get a flu shot so that you and your loved ones can stay healthy throughout the flu season,” Castro said. “But this year, when flu season coincides with a global pandemic, the importance is even greater. We can’t let one dangerous disease let us get complacent about another, so I encourage everyone to sign up and get a flu shot.”

Read more: Castro-sponsored flu shot clinic coming to Hanover Park in November

Castro joins Pritzker to announce $30 million in funding for Immigrant Welcoming Centers during pandemic

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Category: Senator Cristina Castro News
Friday, October 16, 2020 04:39 PM
  • Castro
  • COVID-19
  • IDHS
  • Immigrant Welcoming Centers
  • $30M State Funding

castro 101620Elgin — State Senator Cristina Castro (D-Elgin) joined Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Human Services to announce $30 million in state funding for Immigrant Welcoming Centers across Illinois to support members of immigrant communities facing challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The funding will allocate $18 million in funding will go to housing and utility assistance, $4.5 million will be used to support employment and job training services, and $4 million will be used to provide health care education. The remaining $2 million will go to a multilingual effort to reach Illinois residents eligible to receive support, and $1.5 million will be used for technical assistance.

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Castro, DCEO to host Business Interruption Grants webinar

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Category: Senator Cristina Castro News
Saturday, September 26, 2020 01:09 PM
  • Castro
  • DCEO
  • Small Business
  • COVID-19
  • BIG Program
  • Webinar

closed 092620ELGIN – In an effort to spread more information about and to encourage businesses owners to apply for the second round of Business Interruption Grants, State Senator Cristina Castro (D-Elgin) is partnering with the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity to host a BIG webinar on Monday, Sept. 28 at 2 p.m.

“The Business Interruption Grants are a great way for businesses owners who are facing financial pressure from the COVID-19 pandemic to see some of that burden lifted,” Castro said. “I look forward to working with DCEO to host this informative webinar and I hope it motivates business owners to apply for a grant.”

The webinar will discuss eligibility, the application process and requirements, and the best way to use the grants to be successful, among other information. Registration is required, and can be done by clicking here.

Illinois senators urge residents to fill out census as soon as possible

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Category: Senator Cristina Castro News
Friday, September 25, 2020 04:56 PM
  • Belt
  • Castro
  • Jones
  • 2020 Census
  • Deadline Extension

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Read more: Illinois senators urge residents to fill out census as soon as possible

Castro to host mobile COVID testing site this weekend

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Category: Senator Cristina Castro News
Tuesday, September 22, 2020 04:27 PM
  • Castro
  • COVID-19 Testing

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ELGIN – To help residents obtain tests for COVID-19, State Senator Cristina Castro is partnering with several other government officials and agencies to host a mobile testing site this weekend in Carpentersville.

“Getting tested for COVID-19 remains one of the most effective ways to prevent the spread, since those who test positive know that they should quarantine to avoid exposing others to the virus,” Castro said. “The testing site we’re sponsoring is open to anyone, and I encourage everyone to stop by and get a test.”

Read more: Castro to host mobile COVID testing site this weekend

Treasurer recognizes Castro’s commitment with Hispanic Heritage Month award

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Category: Senator Cristina Castro News
Monday, September 21, 2020 01:08 PM
  • Castro
  • Illinois State Treasurer
  • Hispanic Heritage Month
  • Recognition

castro 01292020CM0084ELGIN – In recognition of her outstanding commitment to fighting for Latino communities, State Senator Cristina Castro (D-Elgin) was presented with the Outstanding Commitment as an Elected Official by Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs.

“It is important that we celebrate those who have paved the way before us, but we must also highlight leaders like Senator Cristina Castro who work diligently to push for diversity, protect consumers, and fight for working families in Illinois,” Frerichs said.

Read more: Treasurer recognizes Castro’s commitment with Hispanic Heritage Month award

Castro encourages local businesses to apply for second round of grants

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Category: Senator Cristina Castro News
Friday, September 18, 2020 02:52 PM
  • Castro
  • DCEO
  • Small Business
  • COVID-19
  • BIG Program

sm restaurant 082120ELGIN – To help small businesses deal with undue economic burden caused by COVID-19, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Development has begun accepting applications for a second round of Business Interruption Grants. State Senator Cristina Castro (D-Elgin) is encouraging local businesses who are struggling financially as a result of the pandemic to apply.

“The past several months have been hard on all of us, and despite shutdown restrictions being eased, many small businesses are having difficulty paying their staff and keeping their doors open and lights on,” Castro said. “Since small businesses are the backbone of our community, I am encouraging businesses owners to apply for the Business Interruption Grants to help ease some of the pressure they’re under due to the COVID-19 pandemic.”

The grants are the second in a series of $636 million in funding for struggling small businesses. Nearly $220 million will be awarded, with a particular focus on downstate businesses, businesses in disproportionately affected areas, and businesses in industries and regions that have been heavily impacted by the pandemic. Businesses outside of these areas are still eligible to apply, but their applications may be reviewed later.

“These grants will help keep people from losing the jobs they’ve worked hard to obtain and shutting down the businesses they’ve worked hard to establish,” Castro said.

Businesses will be informed of a decision regarding their application within four to six weeks of its submission. More information, including eligibility information, can be found on DCEO’s website.

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