The National Weather Service has now confirmed at least seven tornadoes touched down during severe storms Monday in the Chicago area.
Gov. Mike Braun has declared a state of disaster emergency for 63 Indiana counties following recent tornadoes and storms.
A tornado outbreak with several destructive twisters tore through the Midwest Wednesday evening, leveling buildings and sending debris swirling high into the sky.
Severe weather was in the forecast for the Chicago area Wednesday, including a risk of tornadoes that has now moved further south. Other parts of the area experienced flooding.
Streator city leaders have unanimously approved an emergency declaration to secure funding for cleanup and recovery efforts following an EF-3 tornado that devastated parts of the city.
Still shaken, Joe and Marlene Trevino say surviving the storm has left them fearful of what could come next.