President Joe Biden declared a major disaster in Illinois after floods caused significant damage in late June and early July.
, and approved Gov. Pritzker's Illinois disaster declaration. Funding is now available to those affected by the storms and flooding from June 29 to July 2.
Federal funding is also available on a cost-sharing basis for hazard mitigation measures in Cook County. Mayor Brandon Johnson responded in a statement, saying in part, "Today's action by the Biden administration is a critical lifeline for Chicagoans, particularly communities on the West Side, who are still reeling from heavy storms and flooding last month."
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