Coronavirus Response Archive

Cornerstone CU Coronavirus Response Updates - ARCHIVE

We continue to ensure the health and safety of our members, employees and communities, with a plan to provide secure and complete service during this difficult time. 

Below is a list of the archived actions Cornerstone CU has taken:


05.31.21          SBA ends PPP Loan program.
05.17.21          SBA announces additional $5 billion in funds now available for PPP qualifying 
                        applications through Community Financial Institutions
05.06.21          Cornerstone CU is not able to accept PPP Loan applications at this time; the SBA 
                        announced that the agency has stopped accepting applications from most lenders 
                        due to funding constraints. The SBA said general PPP funding has been exhausted.                              However, if and when additional funds are made available before the planned 
                        program end date of May 31, 2021, Cornerstone will be happy to accept your 
                        business’ PPP Loan application. If you have questions or want to discuss possible
                        other funding options, please contact Scott Arnold, Cornerstone Credit Union VP of
                        Lending, 815.535.5855 ext. 4444 or sarnold@cornerstonecu.org  
03.29.21          Congress Approves PPP Extension thru May 31st
03.16.21          BBB WARNING: Beware of Third Round of Stimulus Scams
03.15.21          Check the status of your Stimulus Check here. Click on "Get My Payment"
03.15.21          All You Need to Know About the New Stimulus Bill - This article will probably answer 
                        most of your questions.
02.24.21          Biden Administration takes steps to promote equitable access to SBA relief
01.26.21          Regions 1 and 2 Move to Phase 4 Press Release
01.21.21          CCU Offers PPP Loans 
12.30.20          CCU 80th Annual Meeting held virtually.
11.01.20          Launched Pay My Loan, available on 
10.05.20          Cornerstone Credit Union donates $17,500 to Local Organizations through FHL Bank
                        Targeted Impact Fund Grant Program
06.30.20          Fee Relief and HELP Loan programs ended
06.08.20          Cornerstone Credit Union donates $21,000 to Community Organizations through                                    FHLBank COVID-19 Relief Program
05.27.20          Better Business Bureau Tips on Coronavirus Scams
05.26.20          Scam Alert from Office of the IL Secretary of State for Businesses
05.26.20          Fraud Alert: Fraudsters Use Stolen Identities to File for Unemployment Benefits
05.15.20          Beware of Scams related to Coronavirus
04.24.20          Economic Impact Payments (stimulus checks) information for members.
04.21.20          Member Email send from Gail L Clore
04.21.20          CCU Debit Card text security alerts for suspected fraud.
04.08.20          CCU Visa credit card offers skip a payment options..
04.07.20          IRA 2019 Contribution Extension to July 15, 2020. Learn more.  
04.06.20          Member Email sent from Gail L Clore 
04.06.20          Added COVID-19 FAQs, Hardship Emergency Loan Program, Fees
                        Waived - Ended June 30, 2020
03.21.20          CCU 80th annual meeting postponed indefinitely.
03.20.20          Lobby service at Freeport Branch temporarily closed. Drive up service at branches                                  available during regular hours.
03.20.20          Member Email sent from Gail L. Clore
03.19.20          Lobby service at South Beloit and Sterling Branches temporarily closed. Drive-up 
                        service at branches available during regular hours.
03.18.20          Lobby service at Milledgeville Branch temporarily closed. Drive up service
                        available during regular hours. Lobby AND drive up service are CLOSED on                                            Thursdays.
03.17.20          Member Email sent from Gail L. Clore

See our FAQs here.

See our drive-up hours here. 

The following are other resources on the Coronavirus:
- CDC Homepage for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
- IDPH - Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

As needed, CCU will provide updates on our website and other communication vehicles, e.g., email, text, Facebook, etc.