As tornado cleanup begins, experts warn of scams and stress renters’ legal rights

Severe storms damaged communities in northwest Indiana and south of Chicago, prompting cleanup efforts while officials reminded renters of their legal protections and warned residents to watch out for contractor scams during recovery.

Homes ripped open after tornado strikes Kankakee
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Tornado damage in Kankakee left homes torn apart and exposed to the elements. Drone video shows the extent of the destruction.

Tornadoes rip through Chicago-area, NW Indiana, killing 2 and leaving widespread damage

At least four tornadoes from a powerful supercell tore across parts of Illinois and Indiana Tuesday, killing two people in Lake Village, injuring others, damaging homes and infrastructure, and producing destructive hail across the region.

9 hurt, homes heavily damaged by tornado in Kankakee County
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Kankakee County officials reported that nine people suffered minor injuries Tuesday night as a tornado touched down in the south suburb.

Chicago weather: Tornado cleanup begins as rain, snow return to forecast

After a dangerous evening that saw at least four tornadoes touch down, Chicagoland is shifting to storm cleanup and a colder, unsettled stretch of weather.

Severe storms leave thousands without power in Kankakee, NW Indiana

Severe storms that swept through parts of Illinois and Indiana Tuesday night left thousands of customers without power as crews worked to restore service across the region.

Four tornadoes tore through Illinois, Indiana during severe storms, NWS says
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The National Weather Service said at least four tornadoes may have touched down across parts of Illinois and Indiana during severe storms that moved through the Chicago area on Tuesday.

Timelapse captures large rotating wall cloud over Pontiac, Illinois
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WATCH: Dramatic timelapse footage shows a large rotating wall cloud forming over Pontiac, Illinois earlier today.  Credit: Nate's Dronography via Storyful

Hail, heavy rain falls in downtown Chicago
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Fox Chicago's Dawn Hasbrouck shot video of heavy rainfall and hail in downtown Chicago on March 10, 2026.

Chicago severe weather: Tornadoes, large hail and damaging winds possible today

Dense fog early today will give way to potentially severe storms this afternoon and tonight before colder temperatures and a possible rain/snow mix move in.