The Tazewell County Land Use Committee made four major moves during this week’s meeting. Two energy amendments were ...

Illinois has seen more tornadoes in 2026 than in any year on record.

After severe thunderstorms swept through the state Wednesday, and weather officials confirmed reports of 10 tornadoes over the next few days, Illinois has officially experienced at least 147 tornadoes ...

Illinois officially broke its record for the number of tornadoes in a year, with the National Weather Service reporting 173 twisters. “We average about 50 to 60 tornadoes a year in Illinois, and each ...

A deadly severe weather outbreak over the weekend brought Illinois' preliminary tornado count for the year to 200, more than doubling the count of any other state. Forty tornado reports were filed ...

QUAD CITIES, Iowa/Ill. (KWQC) - Illinois is on pace for a historic tornado season. With 149 confirmed tornadoes as of June 20, the Land of Lincoln is leading the nation in tornado activity — and we’re ...

Illinois has confirmed 153 tornadoes this year, sparking concerns about climate trends and federal disaster aid.

A violent tornado outbreak struck the Plains on Sunday, bringing a destructive mix of large hail, fierce winds, and damaging tornadoes. The severe weather triggered widespread destruction across the ...

A motorcyclist died early Wednesday morning after a collision with a SUV along Illinois Route 9 near Pekin. Illinois State Police said that at 5:08 a.m., they responded to the intersection of Illinois ...