A Devastating Tornado Hits Kankakee County, Illinois
Reports from officials confirm that a large tornado swept through a city just south of Chicago, causing significant damage.
The tornado struck Kankakee County, located approximately 47.5 miles south of Chicago, and inflicted major destruction on the south side of Kankakee City, as per Trooper Jayme Bufford, a spokesperson for Illinois State Police.
Footage shared on social media captures the tornado tearing through a field of farmland near the local airport, with storm chasers following closely in their vehicles.
Authorities have commenced cleanup efforts, but details regarding the extent of the damage and any injuries or fatalities remain unclear at this time.
Kankakee City is situated along the banks of the Kankakee River and has a population of around 23,500 people, based on the most recent Census data.
