"Pritzker Declares Disaster Proclamation for Illinois Counties Hit by Storms and Flooding"

Governor JB Pritzker has issued a disaster proclamation for several counties in Illinois, including Cook County and Chicago, after severe storms, heavy rains, and floods caused extensive damage. The proclamation will make it easier for affected cities and towns to access state resources and emergency personnel for response and recovery efforts. The city of Chicago has received numerous flooded basement complaints, particularly on the West Side, Far Northwest Side, and Far South Side.