Illinois Tornado Confirmed as Severe Storms Roar Across the State

A confirmed tornado touched down near Streator as a powerful line of severe storms swept across northern and central Illinois, triggering tornado warnings, damaging winds and downed trees. A second tornado was reported near Dwight, with officials cautioning residents as the broader Midwest outbreak continues. The National Weather Service plans storm surveys in the coming days to determine the tornado’s EF rating and extent of damage.