Videos: Damage from devastating tornadoes in Illinois and Indiana
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Tornadoes in Illinois and Indiana killed and injured several people, causing extensive damage.
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If you live in affected areas of Illinois or Indiana, your property may have sustained damage, and local services could be disrupted.
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A string of tornadoes swept through Illinois and Indiana overnight, killing and injuring several people and leaving extensive damage in their wake. The tornadoes struck during a particularly dangerous time when residents were likely asleep and unable to quickly respond to warnings. Video footage reveals widespread destruction across the affected areas, showing the severe impact of the storm system. The Midwest frequently experiences tornado activity during spring months, but overnight strikes are especially deadly because they catch communities off guard. Emergency crews are likely assessing damage and conducting search and rescue operations in the hardest-hit areas.
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Tornadoes kill 2 in northwestern Indiana and raze buildings in Kankakee, Illinois

2 dead after tornadoes in Kankakee, Illinois and Northwest Indiana overnight; NWS confirms EF-1 in Jasper Co. - CBS News

Elderly couple killed after home destroyed by tornado in Lake Village, Indiana - NBC 5 Chicago
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