Glowiak Hilton announces small business relief for DuPage County

WESTERN SPRINGS – With small businesses and independent contractors facing economic hardship due to COVID-19 closures, State Senator Suzy Glowiak Hilton (D-Western Springs) announced that DuPage County will offer economic assistance with the Small Business Relief Grant program.

“Small businesses are the backbone of our economy and we need to do all we can to get them through this crisis,” Glowiak Hilton said. “This grant program will provide much-needed relief to the hard-working people that bring our local economy to life.”

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Glowiak Hilton shares reopening guidelines with local businesses

WESTERN SPRINGS – State Senator Suzy Glowiak Hilton (D-Western Springs) is highlighting the new employee safety measures for businesses that will reopen under the modified Stay at Home Order.

“Protecting the health of employees and customers is paramount as we begin to reopen the economy,” Glowiak Hilton said. “These guidelines clearly lay out what steps employers should take to keep everyone safe and healthy.”

As businesses begin to reopen they will be required to provide face masks for employees who are unable to adhere to social distancing requirements. Other safety measures include occupancy limits and changing shifts so that social distancing guidelines are being followed. If your place of work is not adhering to these new guidelines, please report any violations to the Attorney General’s Office at 844-740-5076 or at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

The most up-to-date COVID-19 information and resources can be found at coronavirus.illinois.gov. Senator Glowiak Hilton’s office will remain closed until further notice, but staff is available to help access these and other services at 630-785-3177 or senatorsuzyglowiak.com/contact-us.

Glowiak Hilton: Alzheimer’s Association is here to help

WESTERN SPRINGS – To support residents with Alzheimer’s or dementia and their families, State Senator Suzy Glowiak Hilton (D-Western Springs) highlighted resources available from the Alzheimer’s Association.

“No one should face Alzheimer’s alone,” Glowiak Hilton said. “The Alzheimer’s Association is here to help families and caregivers during these unprecedented times.”

In addition to their standard help and support resources, the Alzheimer’s Association has published COVID-19 guidelines for families and caregivers of adults with Alzheimer’s or dementia. All resources can be found online at www.alz.org. Residents are also encouraged to call their 24-hour helpline at 800-272-3900.

Senator Glowiak Hilton’s office will remain closed during the Stay at Home Order; however, staff are available to connect you to these and other resources at 630-785-3177 or www.SenatorSuzyGlowiak.com. You can find all the latest COVID-19 resources and information at coronavirus.illinois.gov.

Senator Glowiak Hilton working to connect residents with pandemic resources

WESTERN SPRINGS – State Senator Suzy Glowiak Hilton (D-Western Springs) again urged residents to take advantage of assistance from her office to help connect with pandemic response resources during the Stay at Home Order.

“My most important job right now is to connect residents with the resources that can help them navigate this crisis,” Glowiak Hilton said. “My office is working to address any questions and concerns our community has.”

Senator Glowiak Hilton’s district office is adhering to the Stay at Home Order, and all staff are working remotely. However, phone calls are forwarded and emails are still being answered.

If people need help identifying an entity to help with unemployment, food, shelter or other services that can be difficult to navigate, Senator Glowiak Hilton’s office can be reached by calling 630-785-3177 or emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

To get the most up-to-date information on COVID-19, Senator Glowiak Hilton encourages residents to sign up for her e-newsletter here. The Illinois Senate Democrats also recently launched a new COVID-19 webpage, which outlines closures, family resources, the governor’s daily briefing and more.