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Trustee alerts residents to SBA disaster loans after severe thunderstorms

Village Board of Hanover Park · August 7, 2026
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Trustee Ben Cole informed residents that the Small Business Administration issued a disaster declaration for the June 11 severe thunderstorms covering DuPage and Cook counties and explained SBA assistance comes as low-interest loans rather than FEMA grants.

Trustee Ben Cole told residents that the Small Business Administration has issued a disaster declaration for the June 11 severe thunderstorms covering DuPage and Cook counties, and that SBA assistance is offered as low-interest loans rather than FEMA grants.

Cole said the declaration could help businesses and residents who suffered damage in the storms and urged affected parties to explore SBA resources. He noted the village is awaiting updates on other storm dates and encouraged residents to check official channels for relief information.