Pritzker adds five counties to disaster proclamation
Staff Report
CHICAGO - Gov. J.B. Pritzker added five counties to an existing disaster proclamation Wednesday to aid local jurisdictions in their efforts to keep communities safe.
Lake, Peoria, Rock Island, Williamson and Stephenson counties were added to the edict because they represent a threat for looting or destruction through planned protests.
To date, 15 counties are included in the current disaster proclamation.
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