Small Business Administration

U.S. Rep. LaHood sent a letter urging the Trump administration to reconsider Illinois’ request for disaster relief. LaHood visited Illinois Wesleyan on Wednesday and was joined by SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler, who said her agency is ensuring survivors can access help.

County officials hope updated documentation, estimates, invoices and receipts will strengthen the aid request following the August storms.

State and federal emergency management officials announced upcoming assessments of damage caused by the recent severe storms and flooding.

The volunteer business assistance nonprofit SCORE Peoria is working to expand its presence in Bloomington-Normal. But those efforts could be facing a major roadblock, as the pending reconciliation legislation in Congress would eliminate the national organization's funding.

Nearly a dozen McLean County homeowners have received Small Business Administration loans to help pay for damages to their property caused by heavy flooding in late June.