08/18/2026
🚨 State Disaster Proclamation Issued for Will County 🚨
Governor JB Pritzker has officially issued a Gubernatorial Disaster Proclamation today 8/18/26 for communities impacted by the severe storms that affected Illinois during July and August 2026. Will County is among the counties included in the proclamation.
The declaration recognizes the significant damage caused by tornadoes, straight-line winds, heavy rainfall, flooding, downed trees, power outages, and damage to public infrastructure across affected communities. The proclamation also authorizes additional state resources to support response and recovery efforts and may help facilitate future state and federal assistance. The proclamation remains in effect for 30 days. Information about Illinois disaster proclamations is available through the State of Illinois.
The Village of Frankfort would like to thank our staff, Public Works crews, first responders, utility partners, neighboring communities, and the many residents who have worked tirelessly to assist with cleanup and recovery efforts.
We appreciate everyone’s patience, cooperation, and resilience as recovery efforts continue throughout our community.