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Clean up begins after at least 3 tornadoes hit south, southwest suburbs
ABC7 Chicago • • nation
Key Points:
- Three tornadoes struck the Chicago area, with one moving through Mokena, causing widespread damage including uprooted trees, damaged homes, and power outages across the south and southwest suburbs.
- Marian Catholic school in Chicago Heights lost power and sustained significant roof damage, leading to the cancellation of all student activities.
- A house fire in Frankfort was reportedly caused by downed power lines, and 250 students at Homewood-Flossmoor High School had to shelter with faculty during the storms.
- The Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre in Tinley Park was heavily damaged, and residents in Lansing described sudden dark skies and widespread destruction after the storm passed.
- ABC7 meteorologists warn of additional storms expected on Wednesday, while the severe weather also disrupted a 100th birthday celebration on the West Side.
