Severe weather knocks out power in Illinois, Indiana and Ohio as 'ring of fire' strikes Midwest

CHICAGO (AP) — Severe weather cut power to more than half a million people in the Chicago area and northwestern Indiana as perilous thunderstorms and extreme wind gusts pummeled the region Tuesday.

Severe weather has cut power to over half a million people in the Chicago area, Indiana and Ohio

Severe weather pounds Illinois and Indiana, knocking out power as tornado sirens blare  AP News

Severe weather cut power to over half a million people in the Chicago area and northwestern Indiana as perilous thunderstorms and extreme wind gusts pummeled the region on Tuesday.

Severe weather pounds Illinois and Indiana, knocking out power as tornado warning sirens blare  Toronto Star

Fast moving thunderstorms are racing through multiple counties in the Chicago area and throughout areas of the state including Cook, DuPage, and Will counties. Winds were expected to reach over 80 mph according to the National Weather Service. Storms are expected to proceed across the region Tuesday morning and into