US: Possible Tornado Spotted in Tazewell County as Severe Storms Batter Central Illinois

The National Weather Service issued tornado and severe thunderstorm warnings as severe storms swept through Central Illinois for a second straight night on Friday, April 3, bringing tornado sightings, hail, and flash flooding to the region. This video shows a possible tornado spotted in Delavan, Tazewell County.

US: Severe Thunderstorms Bring Large Hail, Damaging Winds and Tornado Threat to Midwest 3

Severe thunderstorms swept across the Midwest on Thursday, March 26, 2026, bringing large hail, damaging winds, and tornado threats to Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio. The National Weather Service issued watches and warnings across the region. Hail as large as baseball-sized was reported in some areas, while wind gusts reached up to 75 mph in parts of Central Illinois. Tornado watches were also issued for parts of Ohio. By midnight, the storms began to exit the region, leaving behind localized flooding and a sharp drop in temperatures.

US: Severe Thunderstorms Bring Large Hail, Damaging Winds and Tornado Threat to Midwest 2

Severe thunderstorms swept across the Midwest on Thursday, March 26, 2026, bringing large hail, damaging winds, and tornado threats to Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio. The National Weather Service issued watches and warnings across the region. Hail as large as baseball-sized was reported in some areas, while wind gusts reached up to 75 mph in parts of Central Illinois. Tornado watches were also issued for parts of Ohio. By midnight, the storms began to exit the region, leaving behind localized flooding and a sharp drop in temperatures.

US: Severe Thunderstorms Bring Large Hail, Damaging Winds and Tornado Threat to Midwest

Severe thunderstorms swept across the Midwest on Thursday, March 26, 2026, bringing large hail, damaging winds, and tornado threats to Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio. The National Weather Service issued watches and warnings across the region. Hail as large as baseball-sized was reported in some areas, while wind gusts reached up to 75 mph in parts of Central Illinois. Tornado watches were also issued for parts of Ohio. By midnight, the storms began to exit the region, leaving behind localized flooding and a sharp drop in temperatures.

US: Large Tornado Spotted Over Carlisle as Severe Weather Strikes Indiana

Multiple tornadoes were spotted in East Central Illinois and Indiana on Thursday, February 19, as severe weather impacted the region. This video shows a large tornado spotted over Carlisle in Sullivan County, Indiana.

US: Tornado Reported in Crawford County, Illinois as Severe Storms Strike

A tornado warning was issued Thursday, Feb. 19, for parts of east-central Illinois as severe storms moved through the region. A tornado was reportedly spotted in Crawford County, causing significant damage. Video from Robinson shows large hail falling and what appears to be a funnel cloud forming amid the intense storm.

US: Tornado Warnings Issued Across Central Illinois as Cold Front Brings Damaging Winds

The National Weather Service issued tornado warnings and watches across much of central Illinois on Sunday, December 28, as a powerful cold front moved through the state, bringing threats of damaging winds and tornadoes. A confirmed tornado was reported in Long Creek, near Decatur, where flying debris caused damage to roofs, windows, and trees.

US: Powerful Storms Sweep Through Illinois, Multiple Tornadoes Confirmed

A powerful storm system moved through the Midwest on Wednesday, March 19, prompting tornado warnings and watches in several areas of Illinois. The National Weather Service later confirmed that eight tornadoes touched down in the greater Chicago area during the storms. This video shows a rotating cloud formation, spotted in New Lenox, central Will County, with sirens sounded in the background.

US: Powerful Storms Sweep Through Illinois, Multiple Tornadoes Confirmed 2

A powerful storm system moved through the Midwest on Wednesday, March 19, prompting tornado warnings and watches in several areas of Illinois. The National Weather Service later confirmed that eight tornadoes touched down in the greater Chicago area during the storms. This video shows a rotating cloud formation, spotted in New Lenox, central Will County, with sirens sounded in the background.

US: Gustnado Spotted in Hudson, Illinois Amid Tornado-Warned Storm

A powerful storm system moved through Midwest on Wednesday, March 19, prompting tornado warnings and watches in several areas. This video shows a gustnado, a brief, whirlwind-like phenomenon, spotted in Hudson, central Illinois.

US: Winter Storm Batters Central States, State Of Emergency Declared 2

A major winter storm swept across the central U.S. on Sunday, January 5, bringing heavy snow, ice, strong winds, and plunging temperatures. States of emergency have been declared in Kentucky, Virginia, West Virginia, Kansas, Arkansas, and Missouri. Reports indicate that some areas may receive the heaviest snowfall in a decade.

US: Winter Storm Batters Central States, State Of Emergency Declared

A major winter storm swept across the central U.S. on Sunday, January 5, bringing heavy snow, ice, strong winds, and plunging temperatures. States of emergency have been declared in Kentucky, Virginia, West Virginia, Kansas, Arkansas, and Missouri. Reports indicate that some areas may receive the heaviest snowfall in a decade.

US: Blowing Dust Moves Into Illinois

Blowing dust moved into Illinois on Tuesday, May 21. Parts of Interstate 155 were closed near Hopedale in Tazewell County due to brownout conditions. The National Weather Service issued an emergency weather alert for central state.

US: Ominous Mothership Storm Cell Over Illinois During Severe Weather

A massive and ominous mothership storm cell cloud hovered over central Illinois as severe weather gripped the region on Sunday evening, March 31. Severe thunderstorm warnings with large hail forecast were issued for the region through late night Sunday.

While some enjoying U.S. Independence Day, others suffering: African expert

STORY: While some enjoying U.S. Independence Day, others suffering: African expert DATELINE: July 7, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:08 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: POLITICS/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of staging areas for law enforcement on Central Ave into Highland Park, Illinois 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): STEPHEN NDEGWA, International relations lecturer, United States International University (USIU-Africa) 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): STEPHEN NDEGWA, International relations lecturer, United States International University (USIU-Africa) STORYLINE: This year's Independence Day weekend, when Americans celebrated nationhood with carnivals and parades, was marred by appalling gun violence. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): STEPHEN NDEGWA, International relations lecturer, United States International University (USIU-Africa) "We saw what happened in Highland Park, Illinois, when a gunman shot at a parade, Independence Day parade. And it shows now the kind of crisis that the U.S. is in that while some people are enjoying independence, o

U.S.-HIGHLAND PARK-INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE-SHOOTING

U.S.-HIGHLAND PARK-INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE-SHOOTING

(220705) -- HIGHLAND PARK, July 5, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Central Ave is lined with empty lawn chairs and personal belongings after a mass shooting in Highland Park, Illinois, the United States, July 4, 2022. Six people have been confirmed killed in a mass shooting at an Independence Day parade Monday morning in Highland Park in the northern suburbs of Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Vincent Johnson/Xinhua)

6 killed in shooting at Independence Day parade in U.S. Illinois

STORY: 6 killed in shooting at Independence Day parade in U.S. Illinois DATELINE: July 5, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:59 LOCATION: CHICAGO, U.S. CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of staging areas for law enforcement on Central Ave into Highland Park, Illinois 2. various of the emergency room entrance at North Shore Hospital in Highland Park, Illinois 3. various of the law enforcement surveying the crime scene of a mass shooting on Central Ave into Highland Park, Illinois STORYLINE: Six people have been killed in a mass shooting at an Independence Day parade Monday morning in Highland Park in the northern suburbs of Chicago, Illinois. According to city officials, about 30 others were injured and sent to hospitals, with 12 of them in serious condition. Reports say the U.S. police have arrested a 22-year-old man after an hourlong manhunt. Highland Park is an affluent neighborhood 43 kilometers north of Chicago. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Chicago, U.S. (XHTV)