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10-Year-Old Boy Thrown from Carnival Ride in Illinois, Shutting Down the Event

A carnival in Antioch, Illinois, was shut down after a 10-year-old boy was thrown from a ride on Sunday afternoon. The victim, identified as Huntley, flew about 10 to 20 feet in the air before hitting the ground, according to a GoFundMe campaign started by his uncle Robert Pohlman. The child was airlifted to Advocate […]

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Multiple Tornadoes Touch Down in Chicago Area Sparked by Weather Phenomenon

An outbreak of tornadoes erupted in the Chicago area on Wednesday, causing damage in communities from Campton Hills to South Elgin. Several tornado touchdowns were reported across the area, and it appears the dangerous conditions were in part sparked by a particular weather phenomenon known as an “outflow boundary” or a “gust front.” NBC 5 […]