TAYLORVILLE, Ill. (AP) _ The National Weather Service says a rare wintertime tornado that struck Taylorville in central Illinois was half-a-mile-wide and stayed on the ground for at least 10 miles ...

The alert stated, "This is a life threatening situation. Seek shelter now!". "Tornado Emergency including Marion IL, Harrisburg IL and Carrier Mills IL until 7:00 PM CDT".

TAYLORVILLE — Survivors of a rare December tornado that injured more than two dozen people in a central Illinois city say that two weeks after the storm, they are struggling ...

A tornado emergency has been declared in parts of Illinois as a 'life-threatening' twister tears through the state. The situation is unfolding and will remain in effect until 7pm CDT, with all ...

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Tornado watches and warnings have been issued across major parts of central and southern Illinois, as well as counties south of Chicago. Find out where.

Find out how to prepare for tornado season in Illinois, from tornado alerts to safe rooms. ... A tornado emergency is the most severe alert, meaning a violent tornado has touched down in the area.

What do tornado sirens mean? Sirens are tested on the first Tuesday of each month at 10 a.m. in Illinois. The state uses a single alert siren to signify an emergency alert, such as a severe storm ...