Illinois
EF0 tornado touched down, destroyed barn in Northern Illinois Tuesday, NWS confirms
CHICAGO (CBS) – An EF0 tornado touched down during severe storms in Northern Illinois Tuesday night and destroyed a barn, the National Weather Service confirmed a day later.
The NWS said the tornado touched down northwest of Capron in Boone County and then crossed into northwest McHenry County.
The tornado was to blame for destroying a barn near Harvard, Illinois, about half a mile south of the Wisconsin state line.
At 2:35 p.m., the Harvard Fire Protection District was called to a livestock barn in the 10800 block of Weidner Road in unincorporated McHenry County outside Harvard – about half a mile south of the Wisconsin state line.
The two-story, 30-foot-by-50-foot barn collapsed. As seen from Chopper 2, the barn’s roof was on the ground, and the rest of the structure was reduced to a heap of broken boards and timbers.
The animals were all living on the lower level. When the barn collapsed, it created a void space on the lower level, which saved most of them, according to the Marengo Fire & Rescue Districts.
Firefighters successfully rescued 24 sheep, 18 goats, one cow, and several chickens and ducks. But four animals did die, and two remained unaccounted for late Tuesday. There were no reports of human injuries.
The NWS said the tornado proceeded into southern Wisconsin.
Another tornado is suspected to have touched down in LaPorte County, Indiana, Tuesday afternoon, but this tornado has not been confirmed.
The same storm system that hit the Chicago area Tuesday afternoon produced significant and destructive tornadoes in Western Michigan.
In Portage, Michigan, south of Kalamazoo, a strip mall housing a barbershop and a Pizza Hut was destroyed. A FedEx facility was also severely damaged, and people were trapped inside at one point, though everyone was safely evacuated, CBS affiliate WWMT-TV reported.
Crews searched the wreckage Wednesday to ensure no one was trapped in the rubble.
Within Kalamazoo, 16 to 20 people were injured after a tornado hit the Pavilion Estates mobile home park. Entire homes were destroyed, WWMT reported.
Kalamazoo County has declared a state of emergency.
A tornado also touched down Tuesday in St. Joseph County, Michigan. The area sustained significant tornado damage in its central, north central, and northeastern sections, WWMT reported. Two non-life-threatening injuries were blamed
A woman was found dead near a shopping center in Schaumburg, Illinois early Tuesday, and a man was taken into police custody.
Around 5:25 a.m., Schaumburg police were called to the 100 block of South Roselle Road. They found a woman dead at the scene.
Police said a man was taken into custody at the scene.
The investigation so far indicates that the incident was domestic, and the man and woman knew each other.
Police said the incident was isolated and there was no threat to the public. But there was a large police presence at the scene, and alternate routes were advised.
PRINCETON, Ill. (WMTV) – The Illinois State Patrol is investigating a death after officials found a suspect’s vehicle wanted in connection to a Wisconsin homicide, Illinois State Police reported.
Just before 10 p.m. on December 10, ISP troopers and several other agencies attempted to pull a vehicle over in Princeton, Illinois, that was wanted in a Rock County homicide.
Officials did not specify which Rock Co. case this incident is connected to.
Princeton is about an hour and 45 minutes away from Rock County, Wisconsin.
After the driver did not pull over, police chased the vehicle into the Great Sauk Trail Rest Area on I-80 westbound.
When officers went up to the vehicle, authorities stated the driver was found dead with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Authorities did not identify the driver.
ISP is working with the Bureau County State’s Attorney’s Office in this investigation.
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias has announced a significant modernization initiative for the Illinois Court of Claims, introducing electronic filing options and remote hearings. This transition replaces the outdated paper-based system, which often delayed case processing and complicated access for claimants. “For too long, the state’s Court of Claims has been forced to rely on outdated, paper-driven processes that made filing a claim slower and more complicated,” Giannoulias said. “By making this a fully digital process, we’re making government more accessible, more transparent and more efficient for the people it serves.”
Starting today, all filings with the Court of Claims will be submitted through a new online e-filing portal. Users can create an account, follow step-by-step instructions, and submit their claims directly through the system. Training videos will be available to assist first-time users. The digital platform allows Illinoisans to manage their claims conveniently, track updates instantly, and receive real-time notifications as their case progresses. It also eliminates the need for mailing multiple paper copies and reduces administrative processing times.
The modernization initiative aligns with broader technology upgrades across the Secretary of State’s office and the Illinois court system. Enabled by HB 1576, sponsored by State Rep. Terra Costa Howard and State Sen. Michael Halpin, the measure authorizes remote hearings and allows the public to file claims, submit evidence, and pay fees online. The Illinois Court of Claims serves as the venue for individuals seeking financial compensation from the state in cases involving state responsibility, including injuries, property damage, and wrongful imprisonment. Improving access and efficiency is crucial for Illinoisans navigating these complex circumstances. Claimants with questions can contact the Court of Claims Clerk’s Office at ClerkofCoC@ilsos.gov or (217) 782-7101.
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