US government offers disaster loans to storm-hit businesses in Illinois
美國政府向伊利諾伊州受災企業提供災害貸款
Following the devastating tornadoes and severe storms that swept through Illinois in March 2026, the U.S.
繼2026年3月襲捲伊利諾州的毀滅性龍捲風和強烈風暴後，美國小型企業管理局（SBA）宣布了一項至關重要的財務支援計畫。
Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced a vital financial support program.
州長 J.B.
Governor J.B.
Pritzker 於2026年4月10日確認，坎卡基（Kankakee）、福特（Ford）、格蘭迪（Grundy）、易羅奎（Iroquois）、利文斯頓（Livingston）及威爾（Will）各郡的居民與企業主現可申請聯邦災難貸款。
Pritzker confirmed on April 10, 2026, that federal disaster loans are now available for residents and business owners in Kankakee, Ford, Grundy, Iroquois, Livingston, and Will counties.
這些低利率貸款旨在彌補保險未完全賠付的費用。
Businesses and eligible nonprofits can access up to $2 million for physical repairs or apply for Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs) to manage fixed debts like payroll during this recovery period.
對於屋主與租戶，最高可申請50萬美元用於結構修復，另外提供10萬美元用於更換必需的個人財產。
To ensure community access, the SBA is opening specialized outreach centers.
申請人應造訪SBA官方門戶網站以啟動程序。
Applicants should visit the official SBA portal online to begin the process.
務必將此計畫與其他各郡针對2025年8月洪災的持續復原工作區隔開，後者有其特定的截止日期。
