Suspected Tornado Devastates Communities in Northeast Illinois

A reported Tornado that touched down in northeast Illinois late on Tuesday, March 10, brought destruction to local communities and reports of injuries. The severe storm system prompted National Weather Service (NWS) to issue a Tornado Warning, as various hazards including damaging wind and hail, and heavy rain were forecast for the region. The Kankakee County Sheriff’s Office said the tornado touched down south of Kankakee near the Kankakee Fairgrounds and continued northeast, crossing the Kankakee River into Aroma Park, where extensive damage was reported. Footage captured by Nate’s Dronography in Kankakee shows the devastating impacts of the storm, with severe damage to buildings, infrastructure and vehicles.