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NWS: Supercell that hit Kankakee may have produced record-sized 6-inch hailstone

A hailstone reported in Kankakee during Tuesday evening’s severe storms could become the largest hailstone ever recorded in Illinois, according to the National Weather Service

By John Sahly●

Joliet area under severe thunderstorm warning

Residents around the Joliet area should look out for large size hail and hail damage and wind speeds gusting up to 60 mph.

By Judy Harvey●

Chemical exposure injures Byron nuclear plant employees: Constellation officials

Eight employees were transported to local hospitals after suffering minor injuries during a chemical exposure incident Tuesday evening at Constellation’s Byron Clean Energy Center, a nuclear power plant in Byron, Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle said.

By Jeff Helfrich●

Tornado warning issued in La Salle County

A tornado warning has been issued for southeast La Salle County and northwest Livingston County as a severe storm moves toward Streator.

By Bill Freskos●

Thunderstorm watch for Grundy and Kendall counties

Residents should look out for large size hail and wind speeds gusting up to 75 mph, the National Weather Service said.

By Judy Harvey●