Chicago's freaky February tornado event
A wild last week to meteorological winter in Chicago. Record warmth Monday and Tuesday and then a dramatic drop in temperatures. A dozen tornadoes touched down Tuesday. We went from 70s to snow in about 12 hours.
A wild last week to meteorological winter in Chicago. Record warmth Monday and Tuesday and then a dramatic drop in temperatures. A dozen tornadoes touched down Tuesday. We went from 70s to snow in about 12 hours.
Are February tornadoes more common now?
There were a total of 11 tornadoes that swept through Illinois and Northwest Indiana Tuesday.
There were a total of 11 tornadoes that swept through Illinois and Northwest Indiana Tuesday.
Mundelein teen injured as tornado strikes apartment complex
A teenager was injured when the roof blew off an apartment building in Mundelein. Fifty-nine people were displaced — a total of 21 families.
A teenager was injured when the roof blew off an apartment building in Mundelein. Fifty-nine people were displaced — a total of 21 families.
Chicago-area tornado victim recounts moment twister hit
Yazid Tierrablanca was caught in the middle of Tuesday night's powerful storms.
Yazid Tierrablanca was caught in the middle of Tuesday night's powerful storms.
How to count tornadoes after severe weather rolls through
At least 11 tornadoes touched down in Chicago suburbs�and Northwest Indiana on Tuesday night, according to the National Weather Service.
At least 11 tornadoes touched down in Chicago suburbs�and Northwest Indiana on Tuesday night, according to the National Weather Service.
Dozens displaced following Tuesday's severe thunderstorms
Fifty-nine people are displaced in Mundelein after severe thunderstorms swept through the area on Tuesday. Tia Ewing has the story.
Fifty-nine people are displaced in Mundelein after severe thunderstorms swept through the area on Tuesday. Tia Ewing has the story.
Dozens displaced in Mundelein after roof collapse
A total of 59 people have been displaced. The Mundelein Fire Chief says they are now working to connect residents with services that can help them get back on their feet.
A total of 59 people have been displaced. The Mundelein Fire Chief says they are now working to connect residents with services that can help them get back on their feet.
Cleanup begins in Cook County day after violent storms tore through area
Cook County residents are starting to clean up after severe storms caused mayhem Tuesday night across the region.
Cook County residents are starting to clean up after severe storms caused mayhem Tuesday night across the region.
Historic Batavia farm destroyed by powerful storm
The historic Reckinger Farm, which dates back to the 1860s, was pummeled by Tuesday night's storms, collapsing an entire barn in Batavia.
The historic Reckinger Farm, which dates back to the 1860s, was pummeled by Tuesday night's storms, collapsing an entire barn in Batavia.
59 residents in Mundelein displaced, 1 injured after partial roof collapse
Dozens of residents were displaced in Mundelein Tuesday night after a partial roof collapse at an apartment complex.
Dozens of residents were displaced in Mundelein Tuesday night after a partial roof collapse at an apartment complex.
Mundelein apartment complex damaged by storm
Fire officials said 59 residents were displaced after a partial roof collapse at an apartment in Mundelein.
Fire officials said 59 residents were displaced after a partial roof collapse at an apartment in Mundelein.
Chicago weather: Photos, videos capture severe weather
Viewers documented the storm's fury, experiencing everything from rainfall to hail. Some viewers even spotted possible tornadoes.
Viewers documented the storm's fury, experiencing everything from rainfall to hail. Some viewers even spotted possible tornadoes.
Possible tornado ripped through Cook County
The National Weather Service said it is investigating four areas where tornadoes might have touched down in the suburbs.
The National Weather Service said it is investigating four areas where tornadoes might have touched down in the suburbs.
Chicago's western suburbs hit hard by severe storms
Cleanup has begun in the western suburbs after Tuesday night's severe storms tore through towns such as Geneva and Batavia.
Cleanup has begun in the western suburbs after Tuesday night's severe storms tore through towns such as Geneva and Batavia.
At least 11 tornadoes touched down in Chicago suburbs, NW Indiana Tuesday evening: NWS
At least 11 tornadoes touched down in Chicago suburbs and Northwest Indiana on Tuesday night, according to the National Weather Service.
At least 11 tornadoes touched down in Chicago suburbs and Northwest Indiana on Tuesday night, according to the National Weather Service.
Possible tornadoes shred through Chicago's west suburbs
Tornadoes reportedly touched down Tuesday night in the western suburbs, where residents are waking up to severe damage.
Tornadoes reportedly touched down Tuesday night in the western suburbs, where residents are waking up to severe damage.
Batavia barn destroyed as severe weather swept through Chicagoland
A barn in Batavia was completely destroyed by the severe weather Tuesday night.
A barn in Batavia was completely destroyed by the severe weather Tuesday night.
Tornadoes, large hail barrel through Chicagoland
The Chicago area experienced severe weather on Tuesday night.
The Chicago area experienced severe weather on Tuesday night.
Video of hail in Lombard
Angelica Wrobel sent in this video from Lombard.
Angelica Wrobel sent in this video from Lombard.
Hail in Homer Glen
Video sent in from Tracy Scott shows hail in Homer Glen.
Video sent in from Tracy Scott shows hail in Homer Glen.