Tornadoes continue to cause injuries in the Midwest. Several tornadoes were reported Wednesday night across Iowa and Illinois, including one that caused several injuries. Down in Charleston, Illinois, a state of emergency was declared after a confirmed tornado rolled through town at about 6:40pm last night, knocking down trees and power lines and blocking roadways. Officials are still assessing the damage. In Effingham County, emergency officials said a tornado ripped through homes and farms for over ten miles, causing several injuries, none of them life-threatening.
Tornadoes hit downstate IL
Jun 18, 2026 | 10:14 AM







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