Disaster aid
Trump Administration denies Cook County federal storm aid
Illinois Democrats blame politics for the FEMA denial as the White House rejects the charge. Gov. JB Pritzker said the state will file an appeal.
Erika Hobbs
Storms
Cook County commits $8 million to clear debris from August storms
Cook County will spend $8 million to help 12 municipalities clear storm debris, with a focus on the south suburbs hit by the Aug. 11 storms.
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Citizen Grit wins $10,000 disaster response grant from INN and Google News Initiative
Citizen Grit received its first grant, a $10,000 award from the Institute for Nonprofit News and the Google News Initiative, to support storm coverage in South Cook County.
Transportation overhaul taking shape with toll increase, new board appointees
Toll hike part of deal with labor leaders to boost public transportation funding in Chicago
Red Cross holds Glenwood aid event Friday
The Red Cross Illinois region will be hosting a community disaster relief event from 12 to 4 p.m., Friday, Aug. 21 at the Calvary Baptist Church of Glenwood at 801 E. Glenwood Dyer Road.
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Disaster aid
Storms are over. Here's how Cook County homeowners and renters can get insurance, food, utility and other help
The power's back. Here's what Cook County homeowners and renters need to know now: insurance, food, utility bills and rebuilding after this summer's storms.
Disaster aid
Pritzker signs disaster proclamation to aid Illinois communities in storm cleanup efforts
Pritzker signs disaster proclamation to aid Illinois communities in storm cleanup efforts. The relief will be available to 15 counties after recent severe and record-breaking storms.
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Another Tornado Hits South Suburbs. Here's Where to Get Help
A second tornado hit Homewood, Flossmoor and Glenwood. Here's who to call for tree removal, electric repairs, food replacement and shelter.
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Citizen Grit is building Cook County's first online and printable food pantry directory — organized by suburb, free to access and designed to reach people who need it most. If you operate a food pantry, kitchen, mobile distribution, micro-pantry, mutual aid food program or clothes closet in Cook
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