Illinois Tornado

During a disaster like a tornado, each 911 call is like a piece to a puzzle. It gives authorities a bigger picture of the disaster, but to each caller, it’s an urgent cry for help. NBC 5 Investigates’ Phil Rogers reports on 911 tapes released after storms devastated the western suburbs.

Less than two days after an EF-3 tornado tore through Naperville, the suburban Chicago city has received so much support that it stopped taking names of those who want to help clean up damage.

Sky 5 captures extensive damage and debris caused by the severe weather last night.

Massive storms and at least one “confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado” tore through suburban Chicago late Sunday night, causing massive damage in Naperville, Woodridge, Darien and more.

NBC Sky 5 captured devastating images of the destruction left behind by a tornado that tore through several Chicago suburbs late Sunday night.

A National Weather Service spokesman confirmed that at least one tornado touched down in multiple Chicago suburbs late Sunday night as it moved from west to east.

Naperville residents say they had mere minutes to try to take cover before a tornado hit the Chicago suburb. At least five people were injured and massive damage was reported. NBC 5’s Lisa Chavarria reports.

The National Weather Service has confirmed that an EF-0 tornado touched down in Mason County on Tuesday, making it the first tornado reported in the state of Illinois this year. According to a release, the tornado had an estimated peak wind speed of 80 miles per hour, and traveled approximately two miles on the ground before dissipating. Officials say the…

NBC 5 Storm Team meteorologist Alicia Roman has the latest forecast for the Chicago area.