Pritzker extends disaster proclamation to aid recovery from August storms
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has extended a statewide disaster proclamation for an additional 30 days to support recovery efforts following severe summer storms. The extension is intended to streamline the deployment of resources and aid to communities impacted by extreme weather events in August. Additionally, the governor has requested federal funding to provide further financial assistance for the state’s cleanup and rebuilding initiatives.
<p>Gov. JB Pritzker has extended an emergency proclamation for Illinois during severe weather over the summer while also requesting federal funds to help with recovery.</p><p>Pritzker signed a follow-up<u> disaster proclamation</u> extending for another 30 days the one <a class="Link" href="https://chicago.suntimes.com/weather/2026/08/18/pritzker-signs-disaster-proclamation-to-aid-recovery-after-months-of-relentless-and-unprecedented-storms" target="_blank" …
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