A statue of the Virgin Mary was left untouched when an EF-1 tornado ripped through a suburban Bartlett neighborhood, even uprooting multiple trees and scattering debris nearby. My kids playpen, everything, pergola, completely knocked out, and the statue of the Virgin Mary is still there. It didnt move an inch, resident Luis Lopez told NBC Chicago. ...

Following an intense week of storms that produced multiple tornadoes, an examination of data shows Illinois has recorded more tornadoes than any other state this year. And this isn’t the first time. In the most recent wave, multiple confirmed tornadoes were reported in Streator and Dwight, sparking warnings in LaSalle, Grundy and Kankakee ...

Elon Musk became the worlds first trillionaire Friday when SpaceX went public. But what does 1 trillion actually mean? Heres how to think about its immensity and the power it represents. SpaceXs projected IPO valuation of $1.77 trillion is nearly 10 times that of Alibabas in 2014, which is still the highest ever recorded in the U.S. var pymParent ...

Multiple tornadoes are believed to have touched down in Illinois and Indiana during Thursday’s storms, but where exactly did they hit and how strong were they? The National Weather Service began surveying the damage Friday. As of 2 p.m., crews confirmed an EF-3 level tornado left damage in Kouts in northwest Indiana’s Porter County and an EF-1 ...

Editor’s Note: The video in the player above is from a previous report. To commemorate Anne Frank’s birthday, Chicago’s Museum of Science and Industry is offering free admission to the museum and its exhibit on her legacy. On June 12, what would be Frank’s 97th birthday and the same day she received her famous diary, patrons can visit the ...

An EF-3 level tornado left damage in northwest Indiana’s Porter County after it touched down during severe storms that ripped across the region on Thursday, the National Weather Service confirmed. NWS survey crews were sent out to assess damage from the storms on Friday morning and found EF-3 level tornado damage in Kouts, Indiana. An EF-3 tornado is ...

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams shared his thoughts on the team’s potential move to Indiana during a press conference on Thursday. When asked about how he’d feel about playing in Indiana at a press conference on the final day of the team’s minicamp at Halas Hall, the “Iceman” sounded like he had warmed up to the idea. “I’m going ...

SpaceX jumped 11% as the rocket makers stock opened for trading. That price gives the company a market value of $1.96 trillion and is enough to make CEO Elon Musk the first-ever trillionaire. Institutional and retail investors jumped at the opportunity to buy 555.6 million shares of SpaceX at the offering price of $135 apiece, making it the biggest IPO in ...

NBC Chicago viewers captured some stunning sights in wake of damaging and intense storms and tornadoes that tore through the Chicago area Thursday. From bright orange and red skies to double rainbows, the aftermath in the skies left many in awe. Here’s a look at some of the images: Missy Coleman sent in this double rainbow “after those ...

Photos, videos and drone footage captured the scenes many across Illinois and Indiana were waking up to Friday as devastating storms and tornadoes left behind a sea of debris. The National Weather Service confirmed multiple tornadoes struck Illinois and northwest Indiana Thursday, with crews expected to survey the damage Friday and into the coming days ...

Across the Chicago area Friday, residents were waking up to devastation, debris, power outages and more after intense storms tore through the area, flattening homes, downing trees and power lines. “It’s like a war zone,” one resident told NBC Chicago as he surveyed the damage in Merrillville, Indiana. The National Weather Service confirmed ...

The World Cup opened with jubilation in Mexico City as a packed stadium roared the hosts to victory. But the second game of the tournament saw empty seats visible throughout the stands for South Koreas 2-1 win over the Czech Republic. The scenes in Guadalajara Thursday night follow weeks of questions around demand for the largest-ever World Cup, fueled ...

The Chicago area is going to see some big changes to its forecast in coming days, though there may be one more chance of storms in coming days. After severe weather tore through the area on Wednesday and Thursday, things will be quite a bit calmer on Friday, but there is one more chance of strong-to-severe thunderstorms on Saturday before a significant ...

Heavy storm damage in northwest Indiana has led South Shore Line officials to inform passengers not to expect service Friday morning. The South Shore Line, which originates at Chicagos Millennium Station and provides service to South Bend, was reportedly heavily damaged by severe storms that tore through northwest Indiana on Thursday night. In a ...

Strong winds and a possible tornado spread damage and debris across suburban Bartlett on Thursday. Though the area “suffered significant damage” during the storms, no injuries were reported as of 9:40 p.m., according to Bartlett Mayor Dan Gunsteen. A strip mall near Route 59 and West Stearns Road could be seen littered with debris and tree ...

The Chicago area was lashed with a second round of severe thunderstorms Thursday, causing massive issues on roadways across the region. In Merrillville, Indiana, a tornado is believed to have ripped through the town during Thursdays storms, and multiple roads in the community were closed, including State Road 53, according to Total Traffic. Illinois ...

The first day of the 2026 World Cup featured Mexico, South Africa, South Korea and Czechia. Now it’s the U.S. men’s national team’s turn. Friday’s slate will continue with the three hosts in the spotlight. The day will start with Canada vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina in Group B play before it ends with the USMNT vs. Paraguay at night. The U.S. ...

ComEd had restored power to more than 300,000 customers after Wednesdays storms, but they have more work to do after another massive severe weather outbreak Thursday. As of 9 p.m., more than 195,000 customers were without power across the Chicago area, with the bulk of those customers located within Cook County. According to the utility, more than ...

Video captured the rescue of a man who was trapped underneath the rubble of what was once a home in Streator, Illinois, after the area was hit by a tornado on Thursday. A confirmed, large tornado hit the Streator, Illinois, area around 5:50 p.m., according to the National Weather Service. Damage to structures was reported on the south side of ...

The National Weather Service has confirmed a large, damaging tornado that roared through parts of northwest Indiana Thursday. According to officials, the tornado was impacting areas around Merrillville and Hobart when it touched down just after 7 p.m. Thursday evening. Tornado warnings were issued in Lake and Porter counties as the storms approached, ...

Videos captured at least two confirmed tornadoes and several funnel clouds that spun up debris across Illinois early Thursday evening. The confirmed tornadoes hit Streator, Illinois and Dwight, Illinois, according to the National Weather Service, and sparked warnings in LaSalle, Grundy and Kankakee counties. Northwestern Lake County in Indiana is also ...

It’s an opening-day triumph for Mexico to start the 2026 FIFA World Cup. In a matchup that was always likely to have just one outcome, El Tri topped South Africa 2-0 at the Estadio Azteca (Mexico City Stadium) to open Group A play on Thursday. In a rematch of the 2010 World Cup opener, the script was flipped as Mexico scored early and first on ...

The National Weather Service has confirmed large tornadoes have touched down near Streator and Dwight, Illinois Thursday. A tornado was impacting southern and southeastern portions of Streator as of 5:52 p.m., and residents were being urged to seek shelter immediately. Just after 6:15 p.m. another tornado was reported on the ground near Dwight, with ...

With nearly the entire Chicago area under a rare risk level four out of five for severe weather Thursday, some outdoor events are canceling plans. In addition to a flood watch for the entire Chicago area warning of a potential for rainfall rates that could at times exceed 1-to-3 inches per hour, the National Weather Service has also issued a tornado ...

Its one of the most dramatic moments in soccer when a referee pulls a red card from his pocket, but what happens in the World Cup in such a situation? Soccer fans were already treated to that drama multiple times in the opening match of the tournament, as three players were sent off during Mexicos 2-0 victory over South Africa on Thursday in Mexico ...