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Cook County Issues Disaster Proclamation for July 27 Storm Event

Thousands of residents impacted by severe weather including a series of tornadoes 

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Emergency Management

Damage Assessment Survey for Residents Affected by Thunderstorms on July 27, 2026

Residents Asked to Complete Surveys to Compile Data

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Emergency Management

Cook County Board Passes One-Time Assistance Program for Residents Impacted by July/August 2025 Storms 

After federal disaster assistance was denied, Cook County allocates $15 million to help residents recover from devastating storms

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Emergency Management

U.S. Small Business Administration to Provide Cook County and City of Chicago Residents and Businesses Impacted by Severe Storms June 10-11 with Low-interest Loans

U.S. Small Business Administration to Provide Cook County and City of Chicago Residents and Businesses Impacted by Severe Storms June 10-11 with Low-interest Loans 

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Cook County Courthouse Cooling Centers Open During Extreme Heat

Cook County is opening cooling centers as heat indices over 100 are forecast for the region from today through Thursday this week. 

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