Is Money For Pandemic Relief Getting To Those Who Need It The Most?

Chicago IL

11 February, 2021

3:28 PM

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CHICAGO (CBS) — It's designed to help small businesses struggling in the pandemic. The question on the table: Is that money getting to those who need it most? A spokesperson told a state committee many small business owners feel let down. "Small business owners would like a seat at the table," said Elliot Richardson of the Small Business Advisory Council. "What I can tell you is that I've heard countless stories, you have heard countless stories, from folks who applied for Business Interruption Grants, and they were not provided. Because only 20% of the folks that applied actually got the grants." Read more at CBS Chicago