Highland Park businesses affected by July 4 parade massacre eligible for SBA loans

Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Friday announced disaster recovery help in the wake of Highland Park’s Fourth of July parade massacre. (Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times file)

Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Friday announced the federal Small Business Administration approved the state of Illinois’ request for businesses affected by the July 4 parade massacre in Highland Park to be eligible to apply for low-interest loans.

Pritzker said in a statement, “With the SBA’s assistance, Highland Park residents can focus on healing — knowing that the state and nation has their back.”