Kankakee County extends disaster declaration; SBA opens local help centers as recovery continues

Apr 14, 2026

The county board extended a disaster declaration for 30 days to preserve recovery resources after the March 10 tornado and heard the Small Business Administration outline three local disaster loan outreach centers and application deadlines for homeowners, renters and nonprofits.

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Kankakee County’s Board voted April 14 to extend its disaster declaration for 30 days, a move officials said is intended to preserve access to recovery resources for residents affected by the March 10 EF‑3 tornado.

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