It was by far the most damaging and destructive tornado in northeast Missouri history. By the time it lifted back into the clouds, 14 lives had been lost and 40 people had been injured and we're nearing the anniversary of that awful day.
The Illinois Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Joliet was on the wrong end of a tornado that damaged the area in July, but some of their famous alumni are coming to the rescue. REO Speedwagon is helping with the repair efforts.
You think you've seen a lot of tornadoes in Illinois already in 2024, right? Well, you've never seen anything like what the world's worst time traveler just predicted. It's a twister set to hit in December that is powered by lightning and moves 800 mph. 1.21 Gigawatts!