NewsThe Center Square — IllinoisJuly 2, 2026United States
Governor Pritzker Declares Disaster for 11 Illinois Counties Following Severe Storms
Governor J.B. Pritzker has issued a disaster declaration for 11 Illinois counties impacted by severe weather between March 10 and June 21, opening the door for potential state and federal recovery assistance. The declaration allows local governments to apply for up to $250,000 in grant funding through the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity.
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Local governments in the 11 affected counties can now apply for up to $250,000 in state-managed federal grant funds to cover disaster-related costs like overtime for first responders and public works.
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locationCooklocationWoodfordlocationEffinghamorganizationFederal Emergency Management AgencypersonJ.B. PritzkerlocationStephensonpersonBrad ColelocationJeffersonlocationKankakeeorganizationSmall Business AdministrationlocationWarrenlocationLasalleorganizationIllinois Municipal LeagueorganizationIllinois Department of Commerce and Economic OpportunitylocationWinnebagolocationMcCleanlocationColes