State & Federal Emergency Alerts/Mandates

The following is intended to provide emergency alerts or mandates issued by the State of Illinois or by the United States Federal Government.  The information or references posted are not exhaustive.  There are several other relevant alerts or mandates not included with this information, and new ones are continually being adopted.  The alerts and mandates posted are focused on those of direct importance to Village of Heyworth citizens, businesses and its operation; however, we encourage you to explore additional resources to be as informed as possible related to this challenging situation.

SHELTER IN PLACE - Illinois 
Effective Saturday, March 21, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. cst. and through April 7, 2020, Governor Pritzker ordered a SHELTER IN PLACE, which essentially directs Illinoisans to stay home under most circumstances.  There are several exceptions and exemptions included in the Order.  To see Governor Pritzker's Executive Order 2020-10, click here.  To find answers to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) related to this Order, click here.   

 
Gatherings of 10 or more Prohibited
 
Effective Saturday, March 21, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. cst. and through April 7, 2020, Governor Pritzker ordered "any gathering of more than 10 people is prohibited unless exempted by [Executive Order 2020-10]."


Income Tax Filing Deadline Extended from April 15, 2020 until July 15, 2020
 
"The 2019 income tax filing and payment deadlines for all taxpayers who file and pay their Illinois income taxes on April 15, 2020, are automatically extended until July 15, 2020.  This relief applies to all individual returns, trusts, and corporations.  This relief is automatic, taxpayers do not need to file any additional forms or call IDOR to qualify." (Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) March 2020 Informational Bulletin)

"The Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service announced [March 21, 2020] that the federal income tax filing due date is automatically extended from April 15, 2020 to July 15, 2020."  (Internal Revenue Service (IRS) IR-2020-58 March 21, 2020 News Release


Order Ceasing Evictions
Effective Saturday, March 21, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. cst. and through April 7, 2020, Governor Pritzker ordered all state, county, and local law enforcement officers in the State of Illinois to cease enforcement of orders of eviction for residential premises for the duration of the Gubernatorial Disaster Proclamation. (Executive Order 2020-10)


Families First Coronavirus Response Act - Federal

On Wednesday, March 18, 2020, President Trump signed into law the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (H.R. 6201).  


Disaster Area Declared - Illinois

On Monday, March 9, 2020, Governor Pritzker declared all counties in the State of Illinois as a disaster area (Gubernatorial Disaster Proclamation) in response to the outbreak of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19).