Low-Interest Disaster Loans: SBA Support for Illinois and Indiana Residents

In this episode of Kankakee Valley Community Happenings, host Roy Gregory sits down with Jim Accurso from the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Office of Disaster Recovery to discuss the ongoing relief efforts following the severe storms of March 10. While the initial weather event has passed, many residents and business owners in Illinois and Indiana are still facing the long-term challenges of property damage and financial recovery.The conversation highlights the federal resources available to those in affected areas, including Kankakee and Iroquois counties in Illinois, and Newton, Jasper, and surrounding counties in Indiana. Jim explains that the SBA’s assistance extends beyond just small businesses, offering a lifeline to homeowners, renters, and nonprofit organizations as they look to repair or replace damaged property and personal belongings.Listeners will learn about the different types of disaster loans available, including those for physical damage and economic injury. The episode covers essential information regarding the location of outreach centers in the Kankakee Valley where residents can meet with representatives in person to start their applications.Tune in to the full episode to hear the specific eligibility requirements, the various types of damage that can be covered—ranging from structural repairs to personal content loss—and the critical deadlines for filing an application. For anyone still navigating the aftermath of the March storms, this interview provides a clear path toward the financial support necessary to get recovery efforts back on track.Get more from the WVLI Podcast Network! Listen to the WVLI News Update with Rob West every weekday morning. Get the days local news from the greater Kankakee County, IL area in 10 minutes or less. Subscribe now on your preferred podcast platform: https://wvlinewsupdate.buzzsprout.comThe Voices You Trust, Beyond The Dial.