2 killed and homes damaged after tornadoes tear through Illinois and Indiana, with more storms moving in

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by Hallie Golden, Associated Press
March 11, 2026
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Tornadoes in Illinois and Indiana killed two people and damaged homes, with more severe storms expected.

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If you live in affected areas, your property may be damaged, and you face risks to your safety and life from ongoing severe weather.

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Several intense supercell thunderstorms, including one responsible for at least four tornadoes, moved across northern Illinois and northwestern Indiana on Tuesday. This information comes from the National Weather Service office in Chicago. The article title also states that two people were killed and homes were damaged, with more storms moving in.

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