Tornadoes Are Reported in Illinois as Storms Sweep the Midwest

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Tornadoes touched down across Illinois on Thursday as severe storms swept the Midwest for the second consecutive day, with Chicago again in the path of dangerous weather. The National Weather Service issued tornado warnings across multiple counties as storms moved through the region, bringing the potential for large hail, damaging winds, and heavy rain. Meteorologists warned that the threat extended far beyond Chicago, with a broad area of the Midwest facing significant severe weather. Residents were urged to seek shelter and monitor weather alerts closely as the system moved eastward.