Pritzker seeks presidential major disaster declaration from FEMA for August storms

Chicago Sun-Times reaches for "disaster"; WLS / ABC7 Chicago for "disaster".

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What happenedIllinois' governor now asking for federal help in the cleanup from storms back in August.

What changedThe left frames it as "Pritzker extends disaster proclamation to aid recovery from August storms". The center frames it as "Pritzker seeks presidential major disaster declaration from FEMA for August storms".

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Still Watching. The left frames it as "Pritzker extends disaster proclamation to aid recovery from August storms". The center frames it as "Pritzker seeks presidential major disaster declaration from FEMA for August storms".

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Sep 15, 11:31 PM: WLS / ABC7 Chicago joined the source map.

Sep 15, 11:40 PM: Chicago Sun-Times joined the source map.

Now: Wording Gap is 56/99 and story health is developing · 2 sources · 2 buckets.

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Chicago Sun-Times1h ago

Pritzker extends disaster proclamation to aid recovery from August storms

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Gov. JB Pritzker has extended an emergency proclamation for Illinois during severe weather over the summer while also requesting federal funds to help with recovery. Pritzker signed a follo...

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WLS / ABC7 Chicago1h ago