Severe Storms Uproot Trees, Damage Roofs in South Suburban Lansing

Lansing woman survives roof collapse during destructive Northwest Indiana storm

Following the severe thunderstorms that tore through Lansing and other parts of Northwest Indiana on Monday, our photographer, John J. Watkins, visited some of the hardest-hit neighborhoods and spoke with residents as they began cleaning up.

'I am just thankful': New roof officially up for Gosport homeowner who survived tornado

GOSPORT, Ind. - One month after an EF3 tornado swept through Monroe and Owen counties, major progress is being made in the rebuilding and recovery efforts. That includes the gift of a new roof for one of the homeowners impacted. “I am just so grateful to be alive,” said Sue McNeive, who survived the June [...]

'I've already had nine lives': South suburban man battling cancer describes surviving chaotic storms

Violent storms caused significant property damage and displacement in Lansing, Illinois, though first responders reported no fatalities or serious injuries.

Severe storms uproot trees, damage roofs in south suburban Lansing

Several homes were damaged in south suburban Lansing on Monday as severe storms pounded the Chicago area.​

Trees downed, roof collapses as storms sweep through south and southwest suburbs

Homewood Mayor Rich Hofeld said his own driveway was blocked and people were rescued from Ford Heights building collapse.

'You are in a life-threatening situation': 100 mph wind gusts, destructive hail pummel Chicago area

Chicago-area residents reported golf ball-sized hail as severe storms brought destructive and life-threatening wind gusts over 80 mph to parts of the area, leaving thousands without power Monday. The storms downed trees, flooded streets, grounded planes and left a trail of damage across several suburbs as they powered through the region. Wind speeds in excess of 80 mph were reported with a “severe squall line” that moved through several suburbs,…