Severe weather expected in Chicago area and other areas of Illinois

The Chicago area has been placed on a severe thunderstorm warning, according to the National Weather Service. The storm is expected to affect multiple counties within the state of Illinois, including Cook, DuPage, and Will counties. Winds are expected to reach over 80 mph according to the NWS. Storms are expected to proceed across the region Tuesday morning and into the afternoon. 18 total counties in Illinois are expected to be affected, including Cook County, with areas extending across…