Disaster declaration approved to help small business owners still feeling impact of parade shooting

HIGHLAND PARK, Ill. (WLS) -- Federal help is on the way for small businesses owners in Highland Park, still feeling the impact of the deadly parade shooting.

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker said the feds approved the disaster declaration from the Small Business Administration.

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The money will help businesses and nonprofits recover from shutting down in the days after that July Fourth shooting.

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