Kankakee County rebuilds after EF-3 tornado as residents brace for more severe weather
More than two weeks after an EF-3 tornado tore through Kankakee County, business owners and neighbors are making steady progress as they rebuild together.
More than two weeks after an EF-3 tornado tore through Kankakee County, business owners and neighbors are making steady progress as they rebuild together.
Volunteers aid Kankakee-area tornado victims one week after storms
It's been a week since severe storms and tornadoes devastated areas around Kankakee, and on Sunday, volunteers were out making sure that the victims of those storms get some help.
It's been a week since severe storms and tornadoes devastated areas around Kankakee, and on Sunday, volunteers were out making sure that the victims of those storms get some help.
Scientists to scan Kankakee hailstone for potential Illinois state record | ChicagoLIVE
A hailstone discovered in Kankakee is being examined at Northern Illinois University to determine if it sets a new state record.
A hailstone discovered in Kankakee is being examined at Northern Illinois University to determine if it sets a new state record.
Kankakee County hit by storm as it recovers from Tuesday's tornado
Heavy rain fell in Kankakee, washing out streets. Strong winds blew through with lightning as well. This all comes while some residents there are still cleaning up from Tuesday's tornado. Joanie Lum was live at a new shelter in Kankakee.
Heavy rain fell in Kankakee, washing out streets. Strong winds blew through with lightning as well. This all comes while some residents there are still cleaning up from Tuesday's tornado. Joanie Lum was live at a new shelter in Kankakee.
Kankakee residents continue tornado cleanup as severe weather returns
Kankakee residents are still cleaning up from Tuesday’s tornado as severe weather returned Sunday with heavy rain and falling temperatures, adding to challenges for those who lost homes and property and prompting preparations to help people come in from the cold.
Kankakee residents are still cleaning up from Tuesday’s tornado as severe weather returned Sunday with heavy rain and falling temperatures, adding to challenges for those who lost homes and property and prompting preparations to help people come in from the cold.
Person found dead in Aroma Park home damaged by tornado identified
A person found dead inside an Aroma Park home damaged by a tornado that tore through Kankakee County earlier this week has been identified.
A person found dead inside an Aroma Park home damaged by a tornado that tore through Kankakee County earlier this week has been identified.
Person found dead in suburban Chicago home damaged by tornado identified
A person found dead inside an Aroma Park home damaged by a tornado that tore through Kankakee County earlier this week has been identified.
A person found dead inside an Aroma Park home damaged by a tornado that tore through Kankakee County earlier this week has been identified.
Gov. Pritzker tours damage around Kankakee, Aroma Park
Two days after the National Weather Service confirmed an EF-3 tornado hit Kankakee, Governor J.B. Pritzker toured the damage in Aroma Park.
Two days after the National Weather Service confirmed an EF-3 tornado hit Kankakee, Governor J.B. Pritzker toured the damage in Aroma Park.
Gov. Pritzker visits Kankakee, surveys damage after EF-3 tornado
Gov. Pritzker visited Kankakee on Thursday after the area was struck by an EF-3 tornado, leaving behind widespread damage.
Gov. Pritzker visited Kankakee on Thursday after the area was struck by an EF-3 tornado, leaving behind widespread damage.
Kankakee begins recovery after EF-3 tornado strikes: 'It was really scary'
For some families in Kankakee, the damage is immeasurable. On the southeast side of town, near Waldron Arboretum, several houses were leveled.
For some families in Kankakee, the damage is immeasurable. On the southeast side of town, near Waldron Arboretum, several houses were leveled.
Kankakee begins recovery after EF-3 tornado strikes: 'It was really scary'
For some families in Kankakee, the damage is immeasurable. On the southeast side of town, near Waldron Arboretum, several houses were leveled.
For some families in Kankakee, the damage is immeasurable. On the southeast side of town, near Waldron Arboretum, several houses were leveled.
As tornado cleanup begins, experts warn of scams and stress renters’ legal rights
Severe storms damaged communities in northwest Indiana and south of Chicago, prompting cleanup efforts while officials reminded renters of their legal protections and warned residents to watch out for contractor scams during recovery.
Severe storms damaged communities in northwest Indiana and south of Chicago, prompting cleanup efforts while officials reminded renters of their legal protections and warned residents to watch out for contractor scams during recovery.
Homes ripped open after tornado strikes Kankakee
Tornado damage in Kankakee left homes torn apart and exposed to the elements. Drone video shows the extent of the destruction.
Tornado damage in Kankakee left homes torn apart and exposed to the elements. Drone video shows the extent of the destruction.
Tornadoes rip through Chicago-area, NW Indiana, killing 2 and leaving widespread damage
At least four tornadoes from a powerful supercell tore across parts of Illinois and Indiana Tuesday, killing two people in Lake Village, injuring others, damaging homes and infrastructure, and producing destructive hail across the region.
At least four tornadoes from a powerful supercell tore across parts of Illinois and Indiana Tuesday, killing two people in Lake Village, injuring others, damaging homes and infrastructure, and producing destructive hail across the region.
Drone footage shows Illinois homes decimated by tornado
Several homes were destroyed in the wake of a tornado that touched down Tuesday night in south suburban Kankakee.
Several homes were destroyed in the wake of a tornado that touched down Tuesday night in south suburban Kankakee.
9 hurt, homes heavily damaged by tornado in Kankakee County
Kankakee County officials reported that nine people suffered minor injuries Tuesday night as a tornado touched down in the south suburb.
Kankakee County officials reported that nine people suffered minor injuries Tuesday night as a tornado touched down in the south suburb.
Severe storms leave thousands without power in Kankakee, NW Indiana
Severe storms that swept through parts of Illinois and Indiana Tuesday night left thousands of customers without power as crews worked to restore service across the region.
Severe storms that swept through parts of Illinois and Indiana Tuesday night left thousands of customers without power as crews worked to restore service across the region.
Large tornado tears through Kankakee County; minor injuries reported
A large, dangerous tornado touched down in suburban Kankakee on Tuesday, leaving heavy damage.
A large, dangerous tornado touched down in suburban Kankakee on Tuesday, leaving heavy damage.
Large tornado tears through Kankakee Co, NW Indiana; minor injuries reported
A large, dangerous tornado touched down in suburban Kankakee on Tuesday, leaving heavy damage.
A large, dangerous tornado touched down in suburban Kankakee on Tuesday, leaving heavy damage.
Live updates: Rash of tornado outbreaks across Illinois, NW Indiana
Tornadoes, large hail and damaging winds are possible in the Chicago area today and overnight. Timing and details here:
Tornadoes, large hail and damaging winds are possible in the Chicago area today and overnight. Timing and details here: