Biden signs disaster declaration for Illinois, allowing federal aid after deadly tornadoes swept through the Midwest – Chicago Tribune*

Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Tuesday said in a statement the federal emergency disaster declaration in Illinois will provide financial support to the following counties: Bond, Cass, Coles, Effingham, Fayette, Jersey, Macoupin, Madison, Montgomery, Morgan, Moultrie, Pike and Shelby. As damage assessments continue, Pritzker said, more counties could be identified to qualify for federal assistance, such as Menard County.