Disaster loan assistance centers open in Chicago area in wake of June storms

Help is on the way for families and business owners impacted by tornadoes and other severe storms in Illinois last month.

• Jul 15

Pritzker issues disaster proclamation for 11 storm-ravaged counties

Gov. JB Pritzker on Tuesday issued a state disaster proclamation for eleven counties ravaged by severe weather this spring and early summer.

• Jun 30

Indiana Gov. Mike Braun declares state of disaster emergency for storm damage

Indiana Gov. Mike Braun has declared a disaster emergency for 63 Indiana counties after last week's tornadoes and other severe storms.

• Jun 19

20 states sue Trump administration over conditions on federal funds

A coalition of 20 state Democratic attorneys general filed two federal lawsuits on Tuesday, claiming that the Trump administration is threatening to withhold billions of dollars in transportation and disaster-relief funds.

• May 13, 2025

Myanmar quake death toll tops 2,000 as destruction hampers relief efforts

The earthquake death toll in Myanmar is rising fast as rescue and recovery efforts are hampered by badly damaged infrastructure.

• Mar 31, 2025

How to help Hurricane Milton survivors after the storm

President Biden told Floridians his administration would offer support "for as long as it takes to rescue, recover and rebuild."

• Oct 10, 2024

Gov. Pritzker issues disaster proclamation for 7 Illinois counties hit hard by July storms

The declaration includes Cook and Will counties in the Chicago area.

• Aug 30, 2024

Powerful earthquake hits Taiwan, killing at least 9 people

Taiwan's strongest earthquake in 25 years hit during morning rush, killing several, injuring hundreds and sparking tsunami warnings as far away as Japan and the Philippines.

• Apr 3, 2024

Last day to apply for FEMA assistance for September storms

Homeowners, business owners, and renters can apply for financial aid at several disaster recovery centers, but they all close permanently at 5 p.m.

• Feb 9, 2024

President Biden declares federal disaster over June and July flooding in Cook County

The move allows for federal funding to help with storm recovery efforts.

• Aug 17, 2023

Pritzker requests expedited FEMA federal distater declartion from Joe Biden

There is good news for people whose homes were damaged during flash flooding on July 2. After a survey by government assessment teams, Gov. JB Pritzker is requesting an expedited FEMA federal disaster declaration from President Joe Biden. If the request is approved anyone in Cook County who suffered damage from that flooding would be eligible to apply for individual assistance.

• Jul 30, 2023

Nearly 2 weeks after flooding, some Chicago residents still left out to dry

Austin residents are still cleaning up almost two weeks after flooding and many are growing frustrated with the lack of answers. Some of them spoke to CBS 2's Sara Machi about their situation.

• Jul 14, 2023

Chicago area residents hit with second round of major flooding within days

Another round of rain this week meant another round of cleanup in less than a week, but Wednesday's night storm hit some of the same homes on Chicago's West Side. It's not just the city but also the suburbs where owners were still cleaning up after Sunday's flash flooding.

• Jul 6, 2023