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‘It’s just gone’: Communities reeling after tornadoes rip through Illinois and Indiana, leveling homes
Multiple tornadoes tore through Illinois and northwestern Indiana Thursday night.
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Photos: Tornadoes and severe storms cause damage through the Chicagoland area
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