Storms

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A powerful tornado causing destruction in a Chicago suburb, with gas pumps toppled at a BP station.

Neighborhoods

Chicago area hit by confirmed tornadoes, severe storms

In suburban Bartlett, a confirmed tornado toppled gas pumps at a BP station at 7:55 p.m.

Chloe Jenkins·June 12, 2026

Widespread damage from 90 mph Midwest wind storms, including downed trees, damaged homes, and power lines, with a dark, stormy sky overhead.

Business & Economy

Midwest storms unleash 90 mph winds, causing widespread damage

By Thursday morning, nearly half a million residents across Illinois, Wisconsin, and Michigan remained without power, a stark consequence of Wednesday's severe wind storms that saw gusts up to 90 mph.

Rafael Mendoza·June 11, 2026