The Trump administration has again rejected Illinois’ request for a major disaster declaration covering severe storms that took place in northern Illinois in August 2025.
The denial by the Federal Emergency Management Agency is related to storms that impacted Boone, Cook, Kane, McHenry and Will counties.
FEMA first rejected the state’s request for aid in October, leading to a second appeal in November.
Governor JB Pritzker condemned the rejection in a statement, saying it is politically motivated and a “new low for the Trump Administration.”
