| Source | CBS Local |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | June 12, 2026, 11 p.m. |
| Last Updated | June 12, 2026, 11 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/illinois-leading-us-tornadoes-2026/ |
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[ Thursday night's tornado outbreak in the Chicago area ][1] continues a
concerning trend of increasing tornado frequency in the Upper Midwest.
With 140 tornadoes so far this year, Illinois leads the nation in tornado count
for the third of the last four years. In a distant second place is Mississi...