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US: EF-1 Tornado Strikes Homewood-Flossmoor, Knocking Out Power Near Chicago

On Tuesday, August 11, an EF-1 tornado confirmed by the National Weather Service struck the Homewood-Flossmoor area, near Chicago, as a storm system brought powerful winds across southern Cook County. Downed trees and power lines left widespread power outages and prompted emergency declarations.

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Baseball: Reds vs. White Sox

Chicago White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami draws a walk in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds at Rate Field in Chicago on Aug. 12, 2026.

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Baseball: Reds vs. White Sox

Chicago White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami flies out in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds at Rate Field in Chicago on Aug. 12, 2026.

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Baseball: Reds vs. White Sox

Chicago White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami flies out in the third inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds at Rate Field in Chicago on Aug. 12, 2026.

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Baseball: Reds vs. White Sox

Chicago White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami flies out in the third inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds at Rate Field in Chicago on Aug. 12, 2026.

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Baseball: Reds vs. White Sox

Chicago White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami grounds out in the first inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds at Rate Field in Chicago on Aug. 12, 2026.

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US: Chicago Suburbs Battered by Strong Winds Amid Tornado-Producing Storm 2

Three tornadoes touched down in the Chicago area on Tuesday as a fast-moving storm system packing winds of up to 99 mph tore through the region, cutting power to more than half a million people across Chicago, its suburbs, and northwestern Indiana. The National Weather Service confirmed twisters in southern Cook County, eastern Will County, and the Mokena area. Flights were briefly halted at Chicago's two major airports, and downed trees caused widespread damage across the city.

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US: Chicago Suburbs Battered by Strong Winds Amid Tornado-Producing Storm

Three tornadoes touched down in the Chicago area on Tuesday as a fast-moving storm system packing winds of up to 99 mph tore through the region, cutting power to more than half a million people across Chicago, its suburbs, and northwestern Indiana. The National Weather Service confirmed twisters in southern Cook County, eastern Will County, and the Mokena area. Flights were briefly halted at Chicago's two major airports, and downed trees caused widespread damage across the city.

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Baseball: Reds vs. White Sox

Chicago White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami hits a double in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds at Rate Field in Chicago on Aug. 11, 2026.

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Baseball: Reds vs. White Sox

Chicago White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami hits a double in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds at Rate Field in Chicago on Aug. 11, 2026.

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Baseball: Reds vs. White Sox

Chicago White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami flies out in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds at Rate Field in Chicago on Aug. 11, 2026.

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Baseball: Reds vs. White Sox

Chicago White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami hits a double in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds at Rate Field in Chicago on Aug. 11, 2026.

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Baseball: Reds vs. White Sox

Chicago White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami strikes out swinging in the third inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds at Rate Field in Chicago on Aug. 11, 2026.

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Baseball: Reds vs. White Sox

Chicago White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami grounds out in the first inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds at Rate Field in Chicago on Aug. 11, 2026.

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Baseball: Reds vs. White Sox

Chicago White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami grounds out in the first inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds at Rate Field in Chicago on Aug. 11, 2026.

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Baseball: Reds vs. White Sox

Chicago White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami grounds out in the first inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds at Rate Field in Chicago on Aug. 11, 2026.

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