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Severe weather on August 11, 2026, led to power outages affecting more than 500,000 people in the Chicago area and northwestern Indiana. The region experienced thunderstorms and high wind gusts.
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Severe weather on August 11, 2026, led to power outages affecting more than 500,000 people in the Chicago area and northwestern Indiana. The region experienced thunderstorms and high wind gusts.
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Severe weather pounds Illinois and Indiana, knocking out power as tornado sirens blare
Severe Weather Causes Power Outages in Illinois and Indiana