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US: Charleston, IL Declares Local State of Emergency After Severe Storms

The City of Charleston, Illinois, declared a state of emergency on Wednesday, June 17, after severe weather caused significant damage, prompting response and recovery efforts by local emergency management agencies.

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US: Tornado Caught on Camera in Effingham, Illinois Amid Tornado Warning

A tornado was caught on camera in Effingham, Illinois, on Wednesday, June 17, amid a tornado warning.

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US: Severe Storms Spawn Multiple Tornadoes Across Illinois 5

Multiple tornadoes were reported across Illinois including suburbs of Chicago as storms swept through the Midwest on Thursday, June 11.

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US: Severe Storms Spawn Multiple Tornadoes Across Illinois 4

Multiple tornadoes were reported across Illinois including suburbs of Chicago as storms swept through the Midwest on Thursday, June 11.

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US: Severe Storms Spawn Multiple Tornadoes Across Illinois 3

Multiple tornadoes were reported across Illinois including suburbs of Chicago as storms swept through the Midwest on Thursday, June 11.

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US: Strong Winds Knock Down Trees Across Chicago Area as Severe Storms Strike 2

Trees were knocked down by strong winds across the Chicago area on Wednesday afternoon, June 10 as severe storms lashed the region.

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US: Heavy Rain and High Winds Batter Chicago Area in Severe Storm 3

Heavy rainfall and strong winds slammed the Chicago area on Wednesday afternoon, June 10 as severe storms moved in. Downed trees and power outages were reported.

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US: Strong Winds Knock Down Trees Across Chicago Area as Severe Storms Strike

Trees were knocked down by strong winds across the Chicago area on Wednesday afternoon, June 10 as severe storms lashed the region.

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US: Severe Storms Spawn Multiple Tornadoes Across Illinois 2

Multiple tornadoes were reported across Illinois including suburbs of Chicago as storms swept through the Midwest on Thursday, June 11.

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US: Severe Storms Spawn Multiple Tornadoes Across Illinois

Multiple tornadoes were reported across Illinois including suburbs of Chicago as storms swept through the Midwest on Thursday, June 11.

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US: Heavy Rain and High Winds Batter Chicago Area in Severe Storm 2

Heavy rainfall and strong winds slammed the Chicago area on Wednesday afternoon, June 10 as severe storms moved in. Downed trees and power outages were reported.

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US: Flying Debris Caught on Camera in Downtown Chicago During Storm

Severe storms swept through the Chicago area on Wednesday afternoon, June 10, bringing damaging winds. The video shows debris flying in downtown Chicago.

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US: Heavy Rain and High Winds Batter Chicago Area in Severe Storm

Heavy rainfall and strong winds slammed the Chicago area on Wednesday afternoon, June 10 as severe storms moved in. Downed trees and power outages were reported.

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US: Pool Loungers Blown Onto Road as Severe Storms Sweep Through Chicago Area

Severe storms swept through the Chicago area on Wednesday afternoon, June 10. The video shows pool loungers being blown by strong winds onto a nearby road hitting some passing cars.

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US: Chemical Plant Fire Sends Massive Smoke Plume Over Southwest Chicago Suburb

A large fire broke out Wednesday evening at the Koppers chemical plant in Stickney, a southwest suburb of Chicago, sending a massive plume of dark smoke visible for miles along Interstate 55. The blaze was subsequently extinguished, and air quality testing showed no impact on the surrounding area, though residents were advised to keep their windows closed as a precaution.

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US: At Least 20 Injured After Two CTA Buses Crash in East Garfield Park, Chicago

A sedan ran a red light and struck a CTA bus in East Garfield Park, Chicago on Wednesday evening, May 27, causing it to collide with a second bus. At least 20 people were injured, with the bus driver left in critical condition.

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US: Hail and Strong Storms Strike Chicago Area

Strong storms swept through the Chicago area on Monday, May 4, bringing hail, gusty winds and heavy rain.

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US: Destructive EF-2 Tornado Tears Through Lena, Illinois, Causing Widespread Damage

An EF-2 tornado struck Lena, Illinois, on Friday, April 17, causing significant damage to trees and homes, including several houses that lost their entire roof structure. No fatalities or serious injuries were reported, though thousands of customers were left without power in Stephenson County.

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RECAP: Tornadoes, Flooding, and Large Hail Batter Midwest in Multi-Day Outbreak

A powerful severe weather system swept through the U.S. Midwest and Great Lakes region on April 14–15, bringing tornadoes, giant hail, damaging winds, and widespread flooding to multiple states. Michigan was among the hardest hit, with the Ann Arbor area reporting building collapses, downed power lines, and thousands of customers without electricity. In Milwaukee, heavy rains on Wednesday evening prompted the closure of Interstate 43 and left streets impassable across the city. At American Family Field, rain leaked through the retractable roof during the Milwaukee Brewers game against the Toronto Blue Jays.

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US: Strong Storms Hit Greater Chicago Area, Prompting Tornado and Flood Watches

Strong storms moved across the Greater Chicago area on Tuesday, April 14, prompting Tornado and Flood Watches for multiple counties in the region. A ground stop was also issued at O'Hare Airport due to thunderstorms.

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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.

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US: Severe Thunderstorm Brings Hail to Illinois

Hail hit parts of Illinois on Monday evening, March 30 as a severe thunderstorm warning was in effect in several counties.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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US: Chicago Kicks Off St. Patrick’s Day by Dyeing the Chicago River Green

Chicago kicked off the St. Patrick’s Day celebrations with the annual tradition of local plumbers unions dyeing the Chicago River green on Saturday, March 14.

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US: High Winds Batter Chicago Area, Bringing Widespread Damage

On Friday, March 13, strong winds swept through the Chicago area, knocking out power to thousands of customers, tearing the roof off of a north suburban school, downing trees, and causing flight delays, while a High Wind Warning remained in effect throughout much of the day. This video shows a vehicle that was overturned by strong winds on I-57 south of Kankakee.

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US: Large Hail Pounds Chicago Area as Severe Storm Sweeps Through Northern Illinois 5

Large hail struck the Chicago area on March 10, 2026, pelting parts of the region as a severe storm system moved through northern Illinois. A supercell thunderstorm moved across the southern and western Chicago suburbs, dropping hail ranging from 2 to locally 4 inches in diameter across the area. The storm also brought tornado warnings, damaging winds, and flash flooding threats across the region.

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US: Large Hail Pounds Chicago Area as Severe Storm Sweeps Through Northern Illinois 4

Large hail struck the Chicago area on March 10, 2026, pelting parts of the region as a severe storm system moved through northern Illinois. A supercell thunderstorm moved across the southern and western Chicago suburbs, dropping hail ranging from 2 to locally 4 inches in diameter across the area. The storm also brought tornado warnings, damaging winds, and flash flooding threats across the region.

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US: Late-Season Snow Sweeps Through Chicago as Cold Front Moves In

Chicago experienced snowfall on Wednesday, March 11, as a cold front swept through the region, bringing wintry conditions to the city.

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US: Large Hail Pounds Chicago Area as Severe Storm Sweeps Through Northern Illinois 3

Large hail struck the Chicago area on March 10, 2026, pelting parts of the region as a severe storm system moved through northern Illinois. A supercell thunderstorm moved across the southern and western Chicago suburbs, dropping hail ranging from 2 to locally 4 inches in diameter across the area. The storm also brought tornado warnings, damaging winds, and flash flooding threats across the region.

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US: Hail Pounds Chicago Area as Severe Storm Sweeps Through Northern Illinois 2

Large hail struck the Chicago area on March 10, 2026, pelting parts of the region as a severe storm system moved through northern Illinois. A supercell thunderstorm moved across the southern and western Chicago suburbs, dropping hail ranging from 2 to locally 4 inches in diameter across the area. The storm also brought tornado warnings, damaging winds, and flash flooding threats across the region.

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US: Hail Pounds Chicago Area as Severe Storm Sweeps Through Northern Illinois

Large hail struck the Chicago area on March 10, 2026, pelting parts of the region as a severe storm system moved through northern Illinois. A supercell thunderstorm moved across the southern and western Chicago suburbs, dropping hail ranging from 2 to locally 4 inches in diameter across the area. The storm also brought tornado warnings, damaging winds, and flash flooding threats across the region.

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US: Illinois High School Students Stage Walkout to Protest ICE Enforcement

Students at Huntley High School in Illinois walked out on Friday, February 20, to protest ICE immigration enforcement occurring across the country.

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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.

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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.

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US: Floating Ice Drifts Through Chicago River Amid Frozen Conditions 2

The Chicago River was partially frozen as plummeting temperatures continued in the city. This video captures an icebreaker navigating the frozen Chicago River on Thursday, January 29.

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US: Floating Ice Drifts Through Chicago River Amid Frozen Conditions

The Chicago River was partially frozen as plummeting temperatures continued in the city. This video shows the remains of floating ice on the Chicago River in Chicago on Thursday, January 29.

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María Corina Machado Visits US Capitol

United States Senator John Curtis (Republican of Utah), US Senator Ruben Gallego (Democrat of Arizona) US Senator Dick Durbin (Democrat of Illinois) with Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado in the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, on January 15, 2026. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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María Corina Machado Visits US Capitol

United States Senator Dick Durbin (Democrat of Illinois) with Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado in the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, on January 15, 2026. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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María Corina Machado Visits US Capitol

United States Senator Dick Durbin (Democrat of Illinois), left center, converses with Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, right center, in the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, on January 15, 2026. Looking on from left is US Senator Ted Cruz (Republican of Texas) and from right is US Senator Jeanne Shaheen (Democrat of New Hampshire). Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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María Corina Machado Visits US Capitol

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, right, and United States Senator Chris Coons (Democrat of Delaware), in the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, on January 15, 2026. Looking on from left is United States Senator Chris Coons (Democrat of Delaware), left, US Senator John R. Curtis (Republican of Utah), left center, and US Senator Dick Durbin (Democrat of Illinois), right center. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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María Corina Machado Visits US Capitol

Bipartisan United States Senators, from left to right, US Senator Jeanne Shaheen (Democrat of New Hampshire), US Senator Rick Scott (Republican of Florida), US Senator Chris Coons (Democrat of Delaware), US Senator John Curtis (Republican of Utah), US Senator Dick Durbin (Democrat of Illinois), Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, and US Senator Alex Padilla (Democrat of California) during a meeting to discuss democratic reforms and the political crisis in Venezuela in the US Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, on January 15, 2026. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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María Corina Machado Visits US Capitol

United States Senator Dick Durbin (Democrat of Illinois), left, and US Senator Alex Padilla (Democrat of California), right, with Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, center, in the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, on January 15, 2026. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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María Corina Machado Visits US Capitol

United States Senator Dick Durbin (Democrat of Illinois), left, and US Senator Alex Padilla (Democrat of California), right, with Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, center, in the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, on January 15, 2026. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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María Corina Machado Visits US Capitol

United States Senator Dick Durbin (Democrat of Illinois) meets Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado in the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, on January 15, 2026. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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María Corina Machado Visits US Capitol

Bipartisan United States Senators, from left to right, US Senator Ted Cruz (Republican of Texas) US Senator Jeanne Shaheen (Democrat of New Hampshire), US Senator Rick Scott (Republican of Florida), US Senator Chris Coons (Democrat of Delaware), US Senator John Curtis (Republican of Utah), US Senator Dick Durbin (Democrat of Illinois), Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, and US Senator Alex Padilla (Democrat of California) during a meeting to discuss democratic reforms and the political crisis in Venezuela in the US Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, on January 15, 2026. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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María Corina Machado Visits US Capitol

United States Senator Jeanne Shaheen (Democrat of New Hampshire), left, and US Senator Dick Durbin (Democrat of Illinois), left center, converse with Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, right center, in the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, on January 15, 2026. Looking on from right is US Senator Alex Padilla (Democrat of California). Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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María Corina Machado Visits US Capitol

United States Senator Jeanne Shaheen (Democrat of New Hampshire), left, and US Senator Dick Durbin (Democrat of Illinois), center, converse with Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, right, in the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, on January 15, 2026. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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María Corina Machado Visits US Capitol

Bipartisan United States Senators, from left to right, US Senator Ted Cruz (Republican of Texas), US Senator Jeanne Shaheen (Democrat of New Hampshire), US Senator Rick Scott (Republican of Florida), US Senator Chris Coons (Democrat of Delaware), US Senator John Curtis (Republican of Utah), US Senator Dick Durbin (Democrat of Illinois), Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, and US Senator Alex Padilla (Democrat of California) during a meeting to discuss democratic reforms and the political crisis in Venezuela in the US Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, on January 15, 2026. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM