GOVERNOR J-B PRITZKER IS ANNOUNCING THE NEW 250 MILLION DOLLAR BACK TO BUSINESS GRANT PROGRAM. 

THE EFFORT IS AIMED AT SMALL BUSINESSES HIT ESPECIALLY HARD DURING THE PANDEMIC SAYS THE GOVERNOR, HELPING OWNERS HIRE BACK STAFF AND COVER OPERATING COSTS.

THE MONEY CAN BE USED FOR THINGS LIKE HIRING BACK STAFF AND OPERATIONAL COSTS SAYS ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY ACTING DIRECTOR SYLVIA GARCIA.

MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROGRAM IS AVAILABLE ONLINE VIA THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY'S WEBSITE.