Tag: Cook County disaster funds

Public invited to comment on county disaster recovery plan

Earlier this year, Cook County was selected to receive over $244 million in Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to support rebuilding after 2023 and 2024 storms and flooding. Written comments may be submitted by Monday, July 28. They should[Read More…]

A large tree toppled on Brassie Avenue in Flossmoor by the tornado that hit the village on July 15, 2024. (Chronicle file photo)

Homewood, Flossmoor receive portions of Cook County disaster aid for 2024 tornado impact

Homewood and Flossmoor each received reimbursements from the Cook County Disaster Response and Recovery Fund for damage inflicted by the tornado that hit both communities in July 2024.  Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle along with the Cook County Department of Emergency Management and Regional Security (EMRS) announced the awards[Read More…]

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