CHICAGO – The U.S. Small Business Administration has approved a disaster declaration for the Harper Square Cooperative Apartment building in Chicago which was devastated by a fire on January 25th. This disaster declaration by Governor J.B. Pritzker will allow residents, condo homeowners, and businesses to apply for low-interest loans for damages not covered by insurance. One man died in the fire and eight others, including one firefighter, were injured. Renters can apply for up to $40,000 to repair or replace damaged or destroyed personal property.
“Victims of the January 25th Harper Square Cooperative Apartment building fire deserve all of our available resources to heal and rebuild,” said Governor JB Pritzker.