Only halfway through the year, Illinois’ tornado tally closes in on record of 142

A barrage of tornadoes has hit Illinois communities this year, bringing the tally to at least 140. Some have amounted to nothing more than a swirl of high winds and no reported damage. Many have collapsed homes, injured people and devastated crops in their wake.

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