Documents show state’s disaster request met FEMA’s threshold
Some counties, including Cook, did not meet the standards by themselves.
National Weather Service
Trump administration denies Illinois’ request for disaster relief — again
FEMA said in a letter to Gov. JB Pritzker assistance was "not warranted."
Illinois asks for FEMA help after August storms
Gov. JB Pritzker asked for federal help cleaning up in eight counties after high winds and flooding.
Pritzker tours storm damage, signs flood relief bill expanding local Chicago programs
The governor also toured storm damage in Lansing on Friday.
Pritzker issues disaster proclamation for storm-ravaged counties, including Cook
Gov. JB Pritzker on Tuesday issued a state disaster proclamation for eleven counties ravaged by severe weather this spring and ...
Illinois is experiencing more tornadoes — but receiving less federal disaster aid
Climatologists said the increase in severe weather is likely due to normal variation, although severe weather can be expected to ...
Trump administration again rejects Illinois’ request for disaster aid from August storm
The agency said supplemental assistance from the federal government wasn’t warranted.
The floods kept coming. He needed to grow a crop that would thrive in water — or to quit.
An Illinois farmer turned flood-prone fields into rice paddies, but federal policy still favors corn and soy.
Prisoner Review Board reform, changes to police hiring clear General Assembly
Lawmakers recently approved criminal justice reforms and a warehouse safety bill.
Task force recommends tornado shelters in warehouse following deadly 2021 storm
A task force formed after six were killed by a 2021 tornado at an Amazon facility in Edwardsville has issued ...
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