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Tornado Relief: Discount Tire Begins Aid Campaign For Southern Illinois
In the wake of the destruction left by a massive tornado in downstate Harrisburg, residents in southern Illinois are in desperate need of relief.
Harrisburg Residents Begin Process Of Healing After Tornado
Residents of Harrisburg, Ill., are now trying to come to grips with the devastation of a massive EF-4 tornado that struck on Wednesday morning and killed six people.
Six People Dead In Powerful Tornado Downstate
Six downstate residents were killed, and more than 100 others were injured, in a powerful storm with an EF4 tornado slammed southern Illinois early Wednesday.
‘Incredible’ Amount Of Rain Falls; Area Deals With Storm
It’s officially the rainiest day since they began keeping records in 1871, according to the National Weather Service.
Downers Grove Officials Change Warning Siren Policy After Tornado
Minutes count when a tornado is approaching, and that is where sirens can save lives.
Work Still Remains After Mount Prospect Tornado
Clean-up crews have made a big dent in removing the downed trees, limbs and other debris left behind by last week’s tornado in northwest suburban Mt. Prospect, but work still needs to be done.
Cleanup Efforts Continue After Mount Prospect Tornado
Cleanup efforts from the tornado last week continue Monday in Mount Prospect, as the village begins debris removal.
South Suburbs Clean Up After Tornadic Storm
Neighbors are cleaning up a day after strong storms prompted a tornado warning and produced a funnel cloud south of Chicago.
Funnel Cloud Spotted In Calumet City
A tornado spotted near south suburban Calumet City has prompted a tornado warning for Cook County and northwest Indiana.
Church Group Sends ‘Comfort Dogs’ To Tornado-Ravaged Joplin, Mo.
The Addison-based Lutheran Church Charities is using “comfort dogs” to help stressed people in tornado-ravaged Joplin, Mo.
Former Winfield Resident Describes Terror Of Joplin Tornado
A former Winfield resident is among the lucky survivors of the deadly tornado in Joplin, Mo.
More Rain Swamps Chicago Area After Severe Storms
More showers and thunderstorms soaked Chicago on Thursday, prompting more flood advisories and warnings.
Tornadoes Rip Through Kankakee County
Clean up crews were hard at work clearing away debris and salvaging whatever property they could in St. Anne.
Severe Storms Pound Chicago, Northwest Indiana
At least one person was hurt in the severe storms that ripped through portions of the Chicago area Sunday. Hail fell in several suburbs, while a possible tornado in northwest Indiana destroyed a building and toppled power lines.
Learning From Past, Plainfield Prepares For Tornado Drill
April could be one of the worst months for tornadoes in the nation’s history–with the possibility of more than 300.
Carpentersville Man Becomes Tornado-Chaser When Weather Turns
Mark Lingl of Carpentersville has a dangerous hobby — chasing tornadoes. But he says he actually helps keep people safe. CBS 2′s Vince Gerasole reports.
‘Tornado Alley’ Filmmaker Used Armored Truck To Film Inside Twisters
A documentary filmmaker used an armored truck to get himself inside a tornado while shooting “Tornado Alley” which is now showing in IMAX at the Museum of Science and Industry.
Tornado Reported In Central Illinois
Authorities say nearly two dozen homes in central Illinois were damaged after a possible tornado touchdown in downstate Menard County.
Cleanup Begins After Boone County Tornado
Residents in the small town of Caledonia – in Boone County near Rockford – were counting their blessings Tuesday, a day after a powerful tornado hit their homes, but left no one seriously hurt.
Tornado Leaves Some Areas Devastated
Some areas are devastated this morning, after a tornado ripped a path through parts of northern Illinois.
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