A series of severe storms, including multiple tornadoes, have wreaked havoc across central Illinois and northwest Indiana, with significant damage reported in Kankakee County. Over 10,000 residents are without power as severe weather continues to pose a threat. Tornado warnings have been issued in several areas, with public safety officials urging residents to take cover and avoid travel. Schools in Kankakee have been closed following the storms, which brought large hail and destructive winds. As the weather system moves through the Midwest, more tornadoes and severe thunderstorms are anticipated, prompting authorities to extend tornado watches into the evening.