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Illinois Realtors Relief Foundation offering aid to tornado victims

Foundation providing up to $500 for housing-related damages

A home is leveled from a tornado across from Vactor Manufacturing near Aqueduct Road on Thursday, June 11, 2026 in Streator.

Streator residents impacted by the tornado may be eligible for financial assistance through the Illinois Realtors Relief Foundation.

The foundation provides up to $500 in assistance for residents facing significant hardships caused by damage from the tornado. Assistance is available for housing-related expenses and unreimbursed losses directly tied to the tornado.

Applications and additional eligibility information can be found at the Illinois Realtors Relief Foundation website.

Bill Freskos

Bill Freskos is a multimedia journalist based in the Illinois Valley. He covers hard news, local government, sports, business enterprise, and politics while contributing to Shaw Local Radio stations for Shaw Media across La Salle, Bureau, and Putnam counties.