SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Gov. JB Pritzker made an announcement on Monday to help out several Illinois counties in the wake of severe weather.

The severe storm chain across Boone, Cook, Kane, McHenry, and Will Counties from Aug. 16-19 caused major flooding, significant property damage, large-scale power outages, and blocked roadways. Homeowners, businesses, and local governments all felt the effects.

Pritzker issued a state disaster proclamation on Monday. The proclamation directs state resources to support both local response and long-term recovery.

“To support those impacted by the devastating August storms, I have signed a disaster proclamation to accelerate the recovery process and provide state relief to our residents,” said Gov. Pritzker. “I want to thank IEMA-OHS for their ongoi

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