Kankakee County faces severe storms today, part of a Midwest-wide threat risking winds and tornadoes; pop. 113k, seat in Kankakee.
Multiple tornadoes and severe storms swept across northern Illinois and Indiana on March 11, causing fatalities, injuries, and extensive property damage. Recent updates confirm ongoing rescue efforts and widespread damage, with at least two deaths and dozens injured. The storms also caused power outages and disrupted transportation across the region.