CHICAGO — The second wave of Business Interruption Grants opened Thursday, and State Senator Patricia Van Pelt (D-Chicago) is urging eligible businesses to apply.

“As more types of businesses reopen, they, too, are in need of support,” Van Pelt said. “I know these grants won’t solve everything, but it will provide businesses with a chance to recuperate from all the loss they have suffered.”

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New Parent Resource at cps.edu/reopening2020 Serves as a One-Stop Shop with Critical Information, Training and Important Steps to Prepare for Upcoming School Year; District is Expanding Grab-and-Go Meal Program Starting on the First Day of School

CHICAGO – To help families prepare to start the school year remotely on Tuesday, September 8, Chicago Public Schools (CPS) today launched cps.edu/reopening2020 — a new parent resource that centralizes important information related to the upcoming school year.

“As we prepare to start off the school year remotely, we're committed to working with our families to ensure a successful start to the school year on Tuesday, September 8,” said CPS CEO Dr. Janice K. Jackson. “This will be a school year unlike any other — and there will be challenges — but ensuring that families have the resources and support to navigate remote learning is the right place to start so students continue to learn and engage.”

Important Steps for Families to Take Prior to the Start of the School Year:

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