WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced low-interest federal disaster loans for small businesses and private nonprofits across the region affected by drought since April 1, 2025. These loans aim to assist those facing economic losses.

The disaster declaration includes several counties in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, and Missouri.

The disaster declaration covers the counties of Alexander, Bond, Christian, Clark, Clay, Clinton, Coles, Crawford, Cumberland, Douglas, Edgar, Edwards, Effingham, Fayette, Franklin, Gallatin, Hamilton, Hardin, Jackson, Jasper, Jefferson, Jersey, Johnson, Lawrence, Macon, Macoupin, Madison, Marion, Massac, Monroe, Montgomery, Moultrie, Perry, Piatt, Pope, Pulaski, Randolph, Richland, Saline, Sangamon, Shelby, St. Clair, Union, Wab

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