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Millions face tornado and storm warnings after homes destroyed in Midwest

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Kankakee County, south of Chicago, declared a state of emergency and said local officials and sheriff’s deputies were carrying out search and rescue efforts, as well as damage assessments. There have been no confirmed reports of deaths so far. A house in the village of Aroma Park had its roof partially blown off and its … Read more

Large tornado downs trees and power lines in Illinois county

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KANKAKEE COUNTY, Ill. — A large tornado south of Chicago downed trees and power lines Tuesday and overwhelmed the 911 center with emergency calls, according to officials. The tornado struck down in the Kankakee County area, about 47.5 miles (76.4 kilometers) south of Chicago, and caused major damage on the south side of Kankakee City, … Read more

A look at tornado damage in Michigan and Oklahoma

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At least 4 dead after reported tornado rips through Michigan and storms hit central U.S.

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Powerful storms ripped across Michigan on Friday, killing at least four people and injuring at least a dozen more as storms tore through the state.  The storms knocked down trees as tornado warnings were issued across the southern part of the state. In Branch County, Michigan, about two hours outside Detroit, there were three reported … Read more