Officials search tornado-damaged areas after strong storms hit Illinois and Indiana

Strong storms and tornadoes caused significant damage in Illinois and Indiana, leaving over 380,000 customers without power and disrupting air travel. Authorities and residents assessed the damage, with no immediate reports of deaths or life-threatening injuries. Tornadoes in Merrillville, Streator, and Hebron resulted in destroyed homes, downed trees, and power outages, prompting emergency responses and shelter setups.