Just this summer, historic flooding swept through the Chicago area, damaging property, displacing families, and underscoring how quickly the unexpected can become reality. #disaster
The declaration, announced Friday, allows the state to mobilize additional resources to support local governments and residents during recovery efforts. #disaster
"Residents who live or have businesses in the affected areas won't need to worry about incurring penalties and interest on their tax deadlines until October. This additional time will allow them to gather essential paperwork without added stress." #wildfire