From local businesses and schools to neighbors near and far, the community has rallied to support those impacted by the EF-3 intensity tornado and severe storms that occurred on March 10, 2026.

Support has poured in to Aroma Township from across Kankakee County and beyond following the March 10 tornado. That support is anchored by a little community bar in the heart of Aroma Park called the Fun Hub.

Caution is required before signing on with home repair contractors, Kankakee Mayor Chris Curtis advised residents.

The path of destruction from last week's tornado in Kankakee County was not limited to residential areas in Aroma Township, but a Kankakee business district as well.

About 40 area residents gathered for a 'Mass of Hope' service in Aroma Park to pray for those impacted by the March 10 tornado and storms, as well as the first responders called to help the community, last Thursday, March 12, 2026.

Kankakee County officials said they have temporarily shut down Waldron Road in the Aroma Park area from 1500S Road to Old Waldron Road.

Be careful driving Monday morning. Snow and ice covering most roads in the region.

Forecasters say 3 to 5 inches of snow could fall in the warning area. Combined with northwest wind gusts up to 45 mph, the snow could produce whiteout conditions and extremely dangerous travel overnight and Monday morning

Advanced notice by meteorologists for the high probability of the dangerous storm that hit Kankakee County was praised by three local elected officials.

Red Cross Shelter will be operating out of Redeeming Life Ministries beginning on Sunday.

Less than 24 hours after a tornado ripped through swaths of Aroma Township neighborhoods, emotional residents view the aftermath.

Residents of Aroma Township and Kankakee began picking up the pieces this week following the EF-3 tornado that hit Kankakee County on the evening of Tuesday, March 10, 2026.

Kankakee County officials said in a release Friday search and rescue efforts have and will continue in the area damaged by Tuesday’s storms.

Maurice R. Norington, 65, was found dead inside his storm-damaged residence on Thursday, officials said.

Kankakee County Sheriff’s Office said Thursday the body of an individual was found inside a structure damaged during Tuesday’s tornado in Aroma Park.

Grace Christian Academy, located just outside Aroma Park on Waldron Road, has become a hub for supplies and support following the EF-3 intensity tornado and severe storms that ripped through Kankakee and Aroma Township on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker got a first-hand look at the devastation in Aroma Park and vowed help to residents.

The Kankakee County Emergency Management Agency and the Kankakee County Highway Department announced their plans for the removal of debris in the areas affected by Tuesday’s storms, excluding the City of Kankakee.

The free workshop is open to the public and provides expert advice on preparation and action for tornadoes and other emergencies.

The intensity of Tuesday's tornado in Kankakee County was determined by the National Weather Service.

An estimate of property damage is yet unknown, but there was no loss of life or serious injury related to Tuesday's night's tornado and hail storm in Kankakee County, officials said

The damage to homes in Aroma Park was extensive, as seen on Wednesday morning, March 11, 2026, following the destruction of the tornado on March 10.

View some aerials of the aftermath from the Aroma Park tornado on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 near Kankakee.

Kankakee County Emergency Management and the Illinois Emergency Management of Homeland Security have created a self-assessment reporting link for people affected by Tuesday night's storms.

Newton County, Indiana, officials confirmed two deaths from Tuesday’s tornado that left Lake Village heavily damaged.

Rain continues Wednesday and very windy conditions return Thursday and Friday across region.

Storm damage from a reported tornado and softball size hail early Tuesday afternoon was termed extensive in Kankakee County.

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

The reported tornado caused heavy damage across a wide stretch of Aroma Township, as well as west, south and east Kankakee, damaging businesses and houses and toppling or heavily damaging a significant number of large trees. Numerous power lines were downed with outages reported.

Kankakee County Sheriff Mike Downey, Kankakee County Board Chairman Matthew Alexander-Hildebrand, and Kankakee Mayor Chris Curtis have filed an emergency declaration with the State of Illinois for disaster assistance

The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Kendall, La Salle, DeKalb and Grundy counties that is expected to impact Ottawa, Marseilles, Morris, Coal City, Minooka, Joliet and more.

Kankakee County, including Kankakee, Aroma Park, and Bradley, was hit by a severe storm Tuesday evening that led to wires being down and extensive damage to homes and businesses.

Kankakee County, including Kankakee, Aroma Park, and Bradley, was hit by a severe storm Tuesday evening that led to wires down and extensive damage to homes and businesses

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

The National Weather Service has issued a severe storm warning for northern Grundy County and the southern half of Kendall County, set to expire at 5:15 p.m. Tuesday.

A tornado watch means weather conditions in the area could result in tornadoes.

The severe weather forecast for the region has led school districts in the Joliet area to cancel after-school programs.

Morris Elementary School is letting junior high students out at 2:10 p.m. and elementary students out at 2:35 p.m. due to the forecasted severe weather

Parts of northern Illinois now face a heightened risk of dangerous severe weather Tuesday afternoon and evening, with forecasters warning that strong to intense tornadoes may be possible.

Forecasters say the first round of storms could begin developing as early as 2 to 3 p.m., with the most likely window for severe weather beginning around 4 p.m.

Unseasonably warm temperatures on Monday will set the stage for potentially severe thunderstorms across northern Illinois on Tuesday afternoon and evening, according to the National Weather Service.

Frankfort Democrat Michael Hastings advanced legislation this week to protect Illinois homeowners from predatory contractors and scams in the aftermath of a natural disaster or storm.

Another round of storms could develop Friday afternoon and early evening as a warm front lifts north across the region

Northern Illinois is expected to see an unseasonably warm and windy Friday, with several chances for showers and thunderstorms throughout the day

Nearly the entire state is abnormally dry or in some form of drought as a result of a shortfall of precipitation last year, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor released Jan. 15.

Rain will likely start in the afternoon, with the heavier rains and thunderstorms moving in by 6 p.m., the National Weather Service said

The Will County Emergency Management Agency is set to host a series of monthly webinars to help residents prepare for emergency situations.

The National Weather Service Chicago office confirmed four tornadoes touched down in Iroquois County during Sunday’s storm.

Strong winds, with gusts ranging from 45 to 55 mph, will usher in a cold front Sunday night that could result in snow showers in some areas, the National Weather Service said.

Lockport police issued a notice to residents to be aware of storm damage assessments, which will be taking place this week.