Storms Leave 35,000+ Illinois Customers Without Power Amid Tornadoes and Flooding
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Severe storms knocked out power for more than 35,000 customers across central Illinois, with a tornado in Effingham County and widespread damage in Charleston (state of emergency declared), Petersburg (damaged Ameren facility and business sign), Blue Mound (Meridian Elementary roof damage), and Decatur floods. Illiopolis reported downed trees and hail; officials noted no life-threatening injuries.
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