Bush Declares Chicago Disaster Area

President Bush yesterday declared Chicago a disaster area, allowing people affected by the massive rain and flooding on September 13th to request financial assistance. Also eligible are residents in Cook, DuPage, Will, Kane, Grundy and LaSalle counties. Coordinated through FEMA, the assistance will include grants to pay for things like extensive home repairs and temporary housing -- although if you just had a flooded basement you're probably out of luck. [D-H]