City officials are hoping new batteries are an inexpensive fix for five nonfunctional tornado sirens in Decatur, but if not, the future of the sirens in the city could be in doubt. Fire Chief Nathan ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- The most recent tornado outbreak in Illinois was the biggest the state has seen in the month of December, according to the National Weather Service. At least 26 tornadoes formed ...

With fewer than 300 residents and about 13 minutes from Taylorville, the Village of Palmer does not have any outdoor warning sirens. The mayor is trying to change that.

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - With several more tornadoes hitting Illinois on Sunday, the state's count for 2025 will rank amongst the highest over the last 75 years, according to data from the National ...

The 2025 tornado season in the United States proved to be notably active, with preliminary data showing above-average tornado activity, especially during the spring months. March through May, the peak ...