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Trump denies Illinois disaster relief request for summer storms
Trump rejects federal aid for Illinois after summer storms.
Chicago Sun-Times · 1m
Gary mom still worried after month without power
A month after a historic power outage, Melissa Dixon in Gary, Indiana, faces mold risks and FEMA delays.
Chicago Sun-Times · 1m
Homes vanishing into the sea, FEMA offers buyouts
As coastal erosion accelerates, federal disaster aid leaves homeowners with one grim choice.
NPR · 1m
2026 Texas land commissioner race: What you need to know
Three candidates compete to lead the agency that controls billions in disaster aid, school funding, and veteran services.
The Texas Tribune · 3m
Illinois extends its storm emergency 30 more days
Pritzker keeps Illinois in disaster mode after a summer of flooding and tornadoes, and asks Washington for help paying for it.
Chicago Sun-Times · 2m
How Chinese drones became Nepal's lifeline
Four donated cargo drones are hauling food in and bodies out after Nepal's glacier flood, and the flights say as much about tech rivalry as rescue.
Ars Technica · 2m