| Source | Capitol Fax |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | Oct. 8, 2026, 5 p.m. |
| Last Updated | Oct. 8, 2026, 5 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://capitolfax.com/2026/10/08/fema-denies-illinois-request-for-major-disaster-declaration-after-august-storms/ |
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* [ Gov. JB Pritzker ][1] ….
> The Trump Administration’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has
> officially denied the State of Illinois’ request for a major disaster
> declaration after severe storms, derecho, flooding, and tornadoes devastated
> communities across the state this August...