NewsChicago Sun-TimesJuly 1, 2026United States
Governor Pritzker Issues Disaster Proclamation for Recent Storms and Flooding
Governor JB Pritzker has issued a statewide disaster proclamation to unlock state resources and expedite recovery efforts following a series of severe storms, tornadoes, and floods across Illinois. The measure allows local governments to bypass standard procurement processes to speed up repairs and recovery in affected counties.
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The proclamation enables local governments in affected counties to access state personnel and funding, and provides a pathway for small and rural communities to apply for up to $250,000 in federal disaster relief grants.
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organizationU.S. Department of Housing and Urban DevelopmentlocationStephenson CountylocationJefferson CountylocationColes CountylocationKankakee CountylocationCook CountylocationWarren CountylocationEffingham CountypersonJB PritzkerlocationWinnebago CountylocationMcLean CountylocationWoodford CountylocationLaSalle County