Storm causes damage, downs powerlines in Lyons
CBS 2's Jermont Terry was in southwest suburban Lyons where a storm ripped through, causing debris to fall and powerlines to be downed with started a fire.
CBS 2's Jermont Terry was in southwest suburban Lyons where a storm ripped through, causing debris to fall and powerlines to be downed with started a fire.
Just into the newsroom, a massive tornado was spotted in Campton Hills, a suburb in Kane County west of Chicago. Several tornado warnings were issued across the Chicago area Wednesday evening. Learn more: CBS 2 has live updates on this storm.
The 22 tornados that touched down in northern Illinois and northwest Indiana on March 31 helped the U.S. break a record for tornados between January and March.
Sixteen tornadoes, including three EF-2 tornadoes, were confirmed.
In central Illinois, a tornado hit the town of Bryant on Tuesday, bringing widespread damage to homes and businesses.
A tornado hit the town of Bryant, about 30 miles southwest of Peoria. Another twister hit Colona, about 80 miles northwest of Peoria.
Severe storm watches and warnings are in effect for parts of Illinois and Indiana. Meteorologist Ed Curran has the latest.
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Police say the southern part of the town took a direct hit from a suspected tornado around 11:30 p.m., knocking down power lines and blocking roads with debris.
"I was able to look out the door from the inside, and I could see the tornado coming directly at us."
The Red Cross of Illinois has sent several volunteers to Mississippi to help with recovery efforts, after more than two dozen people died when a tornado caused catastrophic damage across the state on Friday. The Red Cross said it's providing shelter, meals, and emotional support.
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The damage was from the quick tornado even visible in the dark
At least two tornadoes touched down in the suburbs Monday – including one that was caught on a homeowner’s security camera in Plainfield. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports.
Residents said they didn't hear any sirens go off before the tornado touched ground, although it caused minimal damage.
From uprooted trees and toppled fences, to funnel clouds over open fields, we're learning more about Monday's storms and the damage they left. The community CBS 2 went to is about a block away from the Will/Kendall County line. Residents there have Plainfield addresses but receive services from Joliet, which explains why the National Weather Service said the tornado technically touched down in Joliet.
From uprooted trees and toppled fences, to funnel clouds over open fields, we're learning more about Monday's storms and the damage they left.
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Five of the tornadoes occurred in central Illinois in or around the city of Decatur, while the sixth touched down near the Ford County community of Gibson City.
"It's great, especially right now, because I think things have been tough for a lot of people, whether your home's been hit by a tornado or not. Just the last couple of years, I think, have been hard on a lot of people," homeowner Joe Tancredi said.
A pleasant weekend is ahead with warmth and low humidity for the Chicago area.
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But when thieves damaged the AC units, the heat spilled over to inside.
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The robber choked the man, hit him in the head with the pliers, and took his cellphone, police said.
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But when thieves damaged the AC units, the heat spilled over to inside.
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The robber choked the man, hit him in the head with the pliers, and took his cellphone, police said.
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But when thieves damaged the AC units, the heat spilled over to inside.
The robber choked the man, hit him in the head with the pliers, and took his cellphone, police said.
No other injuries were reported, police said.
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