Monday marks 1 year anniversary of devastating tornadoes hitting Naperville, Woodridge
Monday makes one full year since a tornado ripped through Naperville and Woodridge.
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EF-0 tornado confirmed to have touched down in Roselle on Monday
The tornado's winds peaked at 80 mph, as it traveled a 25-yard wide path along a 2.2-mile stretch crossing the Elgin-O'Hare Expreessway.
Death toll in rare northern Michigan tornado rises to 2
Crews were searching a mobile home park Saturday that was virtually destroyed by the twister.
Rare northern Michigan twister kills 1, injures more than 40
A rare northern Michigan tornado tore through a small community, killing at least one person.
Tornado spotted in Kansas; same system moving into our area
This tornado was spotted Andover, Kansas, about 14 miles east of Wichita -- and it's part of the same system headed for our area on Saturday. CBS 2 Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has a check of your First Alert Weather.
Investigation into Amazon warehouse wrecked by tornado finds worker safety risks
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration on Tuesday said a downstate warehouse that collapsed in a tornado in December "met minimal federal safety guidelines for storm sheltering."
OSHA says Amazon needs to improve safety after six died when tornado hit Edwardsville warehouse
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration on Tuesday said a downstate warehouse that collapsed in a tornado in December "met minimal federal safety guidelines for storm sheltering."
Ten months after tornado, some Naperville residents are still working on their home repairs
As we prepare for active and possibly severe weather on Wednesday, some in the western suburbs are still cleaning up for tornadoes 10 months ago.
Ten months after tornado, some Naperville home repairs still aren't finished
As we prepare for active and possibly severe weather on Wednesday, some in the western suburbs are still cleaning up for tornadoes 10 months ago. CBS 2's Chris Tye reports.
Downstate Amazon facility where six died during tornado wasn't built to code, victims' attorneys say
"It's upsetting to learn that these occurrences happened and you're the family that has to lose someone," said an attorney for one of the victims.
Large tornado strikes New Orleans
The tornado was spotted just before 8 p.m. across eastern New Orleans and St. Bernard Parish. CBS 2 Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon explains the phenomenon.
At least 1 killed after large tornado confirmed in New Orleans
Portions of Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama are under tornado watches until 11 p.m. local time Tuesday.
Tornado kills 6 people, including 2 children in Iowa
Six people including two children have died in a tornado near Des Moines, Iowa.
Family Of Amazon Delivery Driver Killed When Tornado Hit Downstate Warehouse Files Lawsuit
"This entire facility could have been evacuated when it was believed a tornado was en route. It appears that holiday profits took precedence over safety," Clifford Law Offices partner Jack Casciato said in a statement.
Donations Pile Up On Southwest Side As Sisters Work To Help Tornado-Ravaged Mayfield, Kentucky
The bags and boxes are filling up inside a business on the city's Southwest Side – ready to go to tornado victims in Kentucky.
President Biden Approves Emergency Declaration For Southern Illinois After Friday's Tornadoes
At least six tornadoes have been confirmed from Friday night's storms in central and southern Illinois, including a tornado that killed six workers at an Amazon warehouse in Edwardsville.
Questions About Workplace Safety After Edwardsville Tornado Hits Amazon Facility, Killing Six
"We are seeing more and more around the state of Illinois."
Six Victims Killed In Amazon Warehouse Collapse Due To Tornado Identified
The six people confirmed to have died when part of an Amazon warehouse collapsed in a tornado in Edwardsville, Illinois, Friday night have been identified.
Chicago Red Cross Rushes To Help Victims Of Tornados In Kentucky
At least 80 people in Kentucky are dead after a devastating tornado, a number that Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear says will likely rise to triple digits.
Video Shows Dangerous Tornado Blowing Debris Through Air Near Sycamore
Video from a rural area outside Sycamore showed a tornado blowing debris high through the air as dangerous storms pounded the area late Monday.
Suspected Tornado Plows Through Sycamore, Leaving Homes Damaged, Trees Down, Power Out
A suspected tornado plowed through Sycamore in DeKalb County late Monday, ripping down trees and churning up dirt and debris on the road.
Chicago Weather: Thunderstorms Sweep Through, Bringing Torrential Rain, Strong Winds
Severe thunderstorms are bringing very heavy rain, gusty winds, and lots of lightning through the Chicago area Saturday evening, prompting multiple severe thunderstorm warnings.
Some Homeowners Have Long Wait For Repairs After West Suburban Tornado Last Month; Contractors Even Feeling Effect
One month later, hotels were still home for some who lost everything in the tornadoes that struck the western suburbs. Even with insurance, homeowners have a long waiting game ahead. CBS 2's Steven Graves spoke with a local contractor even feeling the effects.
With Some Damage Not Covered By Insurance, SBA Loans Open Up For West Suburban Tornado Victims
One month ago Tuesday, people in Woodridge and Naperville ran for cover as an EF-3 tornado tore a path through communities. For many, the pain doubled when they learned some of the damage was not covered by insurance. But as CBS 2's Marie Saavedra reported Tuesday night, some of those tornado victims are getting a second chance.
'It's A Disaster': Woodridge Residents Continue Clean Up Efforts After Tornado
"It's a tragedy on so many levels as far as the damage that has occurred."
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Former aide on Jan. 6 warnings, pardon requests, and Trump trying to grab the wheel
Cassidy Hutchinson, an aide to former chief of staff Mark Meadows, testified that Trump said about the crowd at the Ellipse "something to the effect of, 'I don't effing care that they have weapons.'"
CPD vehicle damaged as large crowd of teens gathered on street in Lakeview
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Six suburban Cook County voting precincts to stay open late
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Northwest suburban school district says its propane buses are the fleet of the future
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4th person dies from Amtrak derailment in Missouri; safety upgrades had been urged for site of wreck
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Who will be Illinois' next Secretary of State? For the first time since 1998, we don't really know
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Chicago sees 16.8% voter turnout rate as of 5 p.m. on Election Day
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Shots fired at CPD officers near Trumbull Park on South Side; no injuries
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Woman without one document for foreign citizenship application, broken forklift blamed
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Bid to raise threshold for speed camera tickets stalls; Lightfoot allies delay final vote
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Kroger, Walgreens recall pain medications over faulty child-proofing
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Woman loses $17,000 in gift card scam perpetrated by Microsoft security impostor
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Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade
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Wisconsin doctors halt abortions after Roe v. Wade overturned
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Billionaire Ken Griffin moving Chicago-based hedge fund Citadel to Miami
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Chicago company using fungi from Yellowstone to grow vegan protein products
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Black-owned and operated craft coffee shop works to expand, and to inspire entrepreneurs
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Kellogg to split into three companies, with snack division headquarters in Chicago
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Chicago-based Mondelez buys Clif Bar & Co. for $3 billion
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White Sox lose to Angels, have now dropped five of six
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Luke Richardson officially named new Blackhawks coach
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Bulls introduce draft pick Dalen Terry, focus on keeping Zach LaVine
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Wolves beat Springfield Thunderbirds in Game 5 to win Calder Cup
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Volunteer men's chorus The Jolly Boys celebrate 75 years performing
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Chicago's Jennifer Hudson is now part of exclusive EGOT club with Tony win for 'A Strange Loop'
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Jury awards millions to Johnny Depp, less to Amber Heard in libel suits
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