As of 2 p.m., the threat of a tornado has ended in areas west of the Illinois River and south of Springfield. As of around 3 p.m., the watch was canceled for areas around Springfield, Decatur, and ...

Tornadoes have been reported in southern and southeastern Illinois, mostly over open land but with some damage reported in Homer, Ill., southeast of Champaign.

A tornado watch is the lowest level alert the NWS issues, and means tornadoes are possible in and near the area identified in the alert. If a tornado watch is issued for where you are, you should ...

Washington, Ill., establishes relief fund Residents of Washington, Ill., which was devastated by tornadoes in 2013, are now giving back to Thursday's tornado victims.

"Iowa Speedway may not provide adequate protection from extremely high winds, lightning, hail, or tornadoes. There is no basement or approved tornado shelter on property," the announcement said.