COVID-19 Information
Updated Sept. 7, 2021
On August 26, 2021, the Governor signed Executive Order 21-20 which requires all individuals over the age of 2 and who can medically tolerate a face covering to wear a face covering when in indoor public places. The Executive Order also requires health care workers, school personnel, higher education personnel and students, and employees and contractors of state-owned or operated congregate facilities to be fully vaccinated, as described in the Order. Click here for additional information about the order.
On August 26, 2021, the Governor signed Executive Order 21-20 which requires all individuals over the age of 2 and who can medically tolerate a face covering to wear a face covering when in indoor public places. The Executive Order also requires health care workers, school personnel, higher education personnel and students, and employees and contractors of state-owned or operated congregate facilities to be fully vaccinated, as described in the Order. Click here for additional information about the order.
Register to receive the vaccine:
- Cook County residents
- Lake County residents
- A full list of IL vaccination sites
Businesses have resumed normal operations. Visit the BG Delivers website to find and support businesses located right here in BG. Free business listings can be created by going to the BG Delivers website and clicking 'Add Business' at the top right corner.
Many of the Village services are back to normal operations. This includes:
Youth Center availability
Police Department Fingerprinting
Car Seat Safety Checks
Fire Department CPR Checks
Tours of the Firehouses
Youth Center availability
Police Department Fingerprinting
Car Seat Safety Checks
Fire Department CPR Checks
Tours of the Firehouses
Lake County Residents:
Covid Housing Relief Program - Financial assistance for rent and utility bills
For Suburban Cook County Residents:
Covid-19 Recovery - Rental Assistance
For Illinois Residents:
2021 Illinois Rental Payment Program - Financial assistance for rent
2021 Homeowner Assistance Fund - Financial assistance for mortgages
Covid Housing Relief Program - Financial assistance for rent and utility bills
For Suburban Cook County Residents:
Covid-19 Recovery - Rental Assistance
For Illinois Residents:
2021 Illinois Rental Payment Program - Financial assistance for rent
2021 Homeowner Assistance Fund - Financial assistance for mortgages
The Covid Business Resources page offers the most up to date information regarding business resources and support.