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When an Illinois Man Videoed Himself Get Slammed by EF4 Twister
When an Illinois Man Videoed Himself Get Slammed by EF4 Twister
When an Illinois Man Videoed Himself Get Slammed by EF4 Twister
One of the most famous tornado videos in history comes from an elderly Illinois man and his video is known for all the wrong reasons. It's a textbook example of why you don't endanger yourself when a tornado approaches. He nearly videoed his own death as he and his home took a direct hit from the twister which did end up being tragic.
Rockford Gets Its Share of Bad Weather, But Nothing Like This
Rockford Gets Its Share of Bad Weather, But Nothing Like This
Rockford Gets Its Share of Bad Weather, But Nothing Like This
Here in the Rockford area, we're no strangers to weather extremes, as folks in Belvidere, Poplar Grove, Fairdale, and Rochelle can attest. We've seen death and destruction up close (and personal, for many). However, we've rarely, if ever, had to face down a storm that's as big as our state.
Veteran Organization Helps Local Family
Veteran Organization Helps Local Family
Veteran Organization Helps Local Family
If you're not familiar with Team Rubicon, they're a group that's well worth knowing, and supporting. What do they do? Their mission statement sums it up: Team Rubicon unites the skills and experiences of military veterans with first responders to rapidly deploy emergency response teams...
SBA Approves Tornado Assistance for Northern Illinois
SBA Approves Tornado Assistance for Northern Illinois
SBA Approves Tornado Assistance for Northern Illinois
People and businesses in DeKalb and eight other northern Illinois counties now are eligible to apply for low-interest, long-term loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to help them recover from the April 9 tornado. According to a press release, Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner previously submitted a request for assistance after officials surveyed damage and documented uninsured loss
DeKalb County Adjusts Zoning to Help Tornado Victims Rebuild
DeKalb County Adjusts Zoning to Help Tornado Victims Rebuild
DeKalb County Adjusts Zoning to Help Tornado Victims Rebuild
FAIRDALE, Ill. (AP) — Local officials say they are helping tornado victims rebuild in the small Illinois community of Fairdale — even if it means being more flexible on zoning restrictions. DeKalb County Board member Kevin Bunge tells a Chicago radio station that the people who lost homes in a tornado last month are getting help...
Chicago Bears In Fairdale To Support Tornado Recovery Efforts
Chicago Bears In Fairdale To Support Tornado Recovery Efforts
Chicago Bears In Fairdale To Support Tornado Recovery Efforts
It seems like everyone is chipping in to assist in recovery efforts from the recent tornadoes in our area, and today the Chicago Bears are lending a paw to those in need. The Bears organization has announced a $100,000 donation to United Way of Rock River Valley to help in their work...
UPDATE: Fifth Tornado Identified and Video Roundup
UPDATE: Fifth Tornado Identified and Video Roundup
UPDATE: Fifth Tornado Identified and Video Roundup
Over the weekend the National Weather Service announced that a review of damage from Thursday's severe storms resulted in the finding of four tornadoes in the region. However, using storm chaser video, officials now say there were five twisters...
Volunteers Help Victims of Northern Illinois Tornadoes
Volunteers Help Victims of Northern Illinois Tornadoes
Volunteers Help Victims of Northern Illinois Tornadoes
FAIRDALE, Ill. (AP) — Hundreds of volunteers have descended on two northern Illinois communities that were devastated by deadly tornadoes last week. Eight tornadoes roared across northern and central Illinois during Thursday's storms...

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