Tornadoes kill 2 in northwestern Indiana and raze buildings in Kankakee, Illinois
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Tornadoes killed two people in northwestern Indiana and caused extensive damage in Illinois and Indiana.
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If you live in affected areas of northwestern Indiana or Kankakee, Illinois, your property may have sustained damage or you may face safety risks from severe weather.
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Tornadoes killed 2 people in northwestern Indiana and razed buildings in Kankakee, Illinois. This destruction was caused by several intense supercell thunderstorms that moved across northern Illinois and northwestern Indiana on Tuesday. At least four tornadoes were generated by one of these supercells, according to the National Weather Service office in Chicago.
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