Tornadoes cause damage in southern Illinois, cleanup underway

While the Chicago area experienced tornado warnings with minimal damage over the Memorial Day weekend, southern Illinois is dealing with the aftermath of two confirmed tornadoes.

Tornadoes kill nearly 2 dozen, including several children in Texas, Oklahoma and Kentucky
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In parts of the country, the weather has been powerful and tragic. Severe weather and deadly tornadoes over Memorial Day weekend killed nearly two dozen people including several children in Texas, Oklahoma and Kentucky.

More than 2,000 feared dead in Papua New Guinea landslide

Over 2,000 people are feared dead after a landslide in Papua New Guinea, prompting the government to seek increased international aid amid challenging search and rescue efforts.

2 tornadoes confirmed in Southern Illinois
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Southern Illinois is cleaning up from severe storms and tornadoes Sunday night. The National Weather Service reported two tornadoes touched down, one in Marion County and one in Johnson County.

Severe weather in Chicago put damper on holiday weekend
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Lightning caused damage to at least two buildings in the Chicago area Sunday. Stormy weather also delayed the Sue?os Music Festival in downtown Chicago and ultimately led to the cancelation of Peso Pluma.

Texas tornado leaves 7 dead, more than 100 injured
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A preliminarily rated EF-2 tornado touched down in Valley View, Texas Saturday destroying hundreds of homes. At least 7 people in the area were confirmed dead, including two children. About a dozen other people were killed due to severe storms in the south of the weekend.

18 dead after storms hit Texas, Oklahoma, Kentucky, and Arkansas
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At least 18 people were killed and dozens were injured as storms swept through the county this weekend. It has been an extremely active tornado season. Officials say the death toll is expected to rise.

Chicago weather: Cloudy start with late night showers possible

Monday starts with clouds and even some patchy drizzle. The rest of the day will feature some sunshine and mainly dry conditions until very late in the day. That’s when a few showers and storms will move through or near the area.  

Chicago weather: Light rain starts day with late afternoon showers possible
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It will be mostly, but not entirely dry this Memorial Day. The day begins with some drizzles. There is a brief period of sun in the afternoon likely followed by a few thunderstorms.

Powerful storms leave trail of destruction in several U.S. cities
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The Central U.S. is reeling once again from a series of powerful storms that left a trail of destruction in their wake. Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas all saw severe weather late Saturday night.

At least 7 dead, 100 injured in North Texas tornado outbreak

At least 7 people are dead and 100 are injured after several tornadoes in Cooke, Collin and Denton counties on Saturday night.

Chicago weather: Severe weather possible Sunday night
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Scattered showers will roll through Chicago most of the day today. There's a chance for more severe weather later in the afternoon. Here's the timeline.

VIDEO: Valley View, TX tornado caught on camera by driver

“We're right in the middle of the tornado, Brenda! What do I do? The car is shaking!" Valenia Gill can be heard saying in the video.

5 killed, dozens injured in Texas tornado
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A tornado ripped through a travel center near Valley View, Texas leaving at least five people dead and more than 60 people injured. The victims were attempting to shelter. Officials say they expect the death toll to rise.

Strong showers, storms pass through Chicago area

Several Severe Thunderstorm Warnings are in effect for multiple areas until 7:30 p.m.