"Severe Storms Ravage Chicago Area, Causing Widespread Damage"

Severe weather, including reported tornadoes, hit the Chicago area after unseasonable warmth, with temperatures reaching the low to mid-70s before a strong cold front brought a dramatic temperature drop. Overnight temperatures are expected to plummet with wind chills in the single digits, and there's a chance of snow before skies clear on Wednesday. However, the cold snap will be short-lived, with temperatures rebounding into the 40s and near 50s by the end of the week, and climbing back into the 60s and possibly 70s over the weekend.