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President Biden approves disaster relief for Illinois

ByThe Chicago Edge October 17, 2022October 17, 2022

FEMA announced today that President Joe Biden approved federal disaster assistance for the state of Illinois to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms and flooding from July 25-28, 2022. The action makes federal funding available to affected individuals in St. Clair County. Assistance can include grants for temporary housing and…

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McCormick Place to be partially converted into temporary hospital

ByThe Chicago Edge March 30, 2020March 30, 2020

Governor JB Pritzker has announced plans to temporarily convert part of McCormick Place into a care facility for patients with mild COVID-19 symptoms. The state of Illinois and city of Chicago are partnering with the US Army Corps of Engineers and FEMA. “Based on science, data, and the guidance of health experts, our approach to…