Article Summary JB Pritzker issued a disaster declaration in response to sever weather in several counties this spring. Counties include McLean, Woodford, LaSalle, Kankakee, Stephenson, Winnebago, Coles, Cook, Effingham, Jefferson, and Warren. The proclamation frees up additional state resources and personnel for response and recovery operations This summary was written by the reporters and editors who worked on this story. SPRINGFIELD (CNI and 25News Now) - Gov.