Two 'Aggressive' Badgers Break Out of Illinois Zoo
The Niabi Zoo in Coal Valley (near Rock Island) warns the public not to approach them because, well, they're badgers.
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NWS: Up To Nine Tornadoes Monday Across Northern Illinois
Following preliminary surveys from across Northern Illinois, the National Weather Service has confirmed 9 tornadoes touched down as part of Monday's severe storms. Here's a map of the areas impacted:
Officials say the strongest tornado and heaviest damage was found in Coal City and Braidwood, caused by a high end EF-3 with maximum estimated wind speeds up to 160 mph...
See Pictures of Tornado Damage in Sterling and Sublette [PHOTOS]
More severe weather rolled through northern Illinois on Monday night, with at least five tornadoes reported across the state.