Severe storms sweep Midwest today; Kankakee County in Illinois at risk, part of the Kankakee, IL metro. County seat: Kankakee, pop ~113k (2010).
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.