CBS News on MSN: Reported tornado in Lena, Illinois, west of Rockford causes extensive damage; sheriff says town shut down A reported tornado in Lena, Illinois, about 47 miles west of Rockford, has caused extensive storm damage, including possibly to schools that had students inside at the time. Reported tornado in Lena, Illinois, west of Rockford causes extensive damage; sheriff says town shut down CBS News on MSN: Tornado tears through northern Illinois, causing major damage WRAL: 'Craziest thing I've ever seen': Illinois residents react after a tornado Tuesday left major damage 'Craziest thing I've ever seen': Illinois residents react after a tornado Tuesday left major damage Connecticut Post: Photos show tornado damage after powerful storms hit Illinois and Indiana Powerful storms swept across northern Illinois and northwest Indiana, spawning multiple tornadoes and causing widespread damage. The Bridgeport & Port Jefferson ferry already hosts musicians on Long ...

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Friday’s severe weather brought tornadoes, winds upwards of 100 mph and plenty of damage as storms hit Central Illinois. Yahoo: NWS reports 4 tornadoes in northern Illinois. Where damage was seen The village of Lena, in far northwestern Illinois, was closed off to traffic after reports of a tornado caused damage. The Stephenson County Sheriff’s Office issued a news release saying the storm ...

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Video courtesy: Shawn and Beckie Lynch CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — Friday’s severe weather brought tornadoes, winds upwards of 100 mph and plenty of damage as storms hit Central Illinois. April 18, ... A tornado touchdown has been reported in Lena, Illinois, about 48 miles west of Rockford, part of a massive storm system that is barreling toward Chicago Friday afternoon. Seven confirmed tornadoes touched down in Illinois during the severe storms that hammered counties across the state on Friday, officials said. At least 7 tornadoes touched down in Illinois on Friday – NBC Chicago