Naperville, IL|News|
Fatality Confirmed In Woodrige Tornado: Pritzker
Sunday's EF-3 tornado that hit Woodridge and Naperville claimed the life of an unborn child and destroyed nearly 50 homes.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
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Woodridge, IL|News|
Woodridge Tornado Damage: 400 Homes Hit, 29 Destroyed
As of Thursday, 157 homes had suffered "major damage" and 29 homes were deemed uninhabitable.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Woodridge, IL|News|
Unborn Baby Dies, Mom Has ‘Long Road Ahead’ After IL Tornado
Katie Wilson was 7 months pregnant when a tree crashed through the roof of her Woodridge home and injured her Sunday, her family told Patch.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Stay Clear Of Area Hit By Tornado: Naperville Officials
Cars and pedestrians have swarmed the area in and around the Ranchview neighborhood, impeding cleanup and relief efforts.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Chicago, IL|News|
Share Your 2021 4th Of July Pet Pics With Illinois Patch
See how to share a picture of your pet in their most festive getup for an upcoming article.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Naperville Tornado Damage: 231 Homes Hit, 19 Lost, 1 Destroyed
As of Wednesday, 143 homes had suffered "major damage" and 19 homes were deemed uninhabitable.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Woodridge, IL|News|
Comcast To Waive Charges, Late Fees For Illinois Tornado Victims
“Our hearts go out to those who were injured or whose homes were damaged by the tornado," Diana Anderson of Comcast said.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Woodridge, IL|News|
Woodridge Tallies Damage From EF-3 Tornado
As of late Tuesday, 140 homes had sustained "major damage" and 21 homes were a "complete loss," village officials said.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Woodridge, IL|News|
11 Dogs Saved From Woodridge Boarding Facility After Tornado
Chicago & Midwest Storm Chasers helped evacuate nearly a dozen dogs from Dogtastic Fun after Sunday's EF-3 tornado.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Downers Grove|News|
Downers Grove Storm Victim 'Felt The Whole House Shake'
“Had my son not woken me up and gotten me and his brother downstairs, I don’t know what would have happened," Trish Axelson told Patch.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Tornado Tore Through 16 Miles From Naperville To Willow Springs
The June 20 twister spanned 600 yards and reached wind speeds of 140 mph, according to the National Weather Service.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Damaged Roads Still Closed In Aftermath Of Tornado In Naperville
As of Tuesday afternoon, city officials did not have a timeline for when impacted parts of Bailey and Wehrli roads would reopen.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Special Tornado Debris, Brush Pickup Planned In Naperville
Eligible residents can participate in a special brush collection starting June 28.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Woodridge, IL|News|
'Spirit Of Woodridge Alive And Strong' After E-F3 Tornado
Woodridge officials said they will "pursue every avenue of support” to ensure victims of Sunday's tornado are "made whole."
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
9 People, 1 Dog Safely Escape House Fire In Naperville
The fire broke out Monday night at a home in the 500 block of west Jefferson Avenue.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Downers Grove|News|
Downers Grove Carjacking Attempt: Man Sentenced To 16 Years
Carlos Hendricks, 22, of Chicago, pleaded guilty in connection with a Feb. 2020 carjacking attempt in Downers Grove.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Illinois Tornado Recovery: Info On Food, Shelter, Other Resources
Community members in and around Woodridge and Naperville are offering food, shelter, services and more. See how to get help or help others.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Electrical Fire Damages Garage In Wheaton: Fire Department
The fire broke out early Monday morning in the 400 block of north Washington.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Tornado Damage Devastates Woodridge, Naperville, Darien: Photos
A possible EF-3 tornado swept through Woodridge, Naperville and Darien, destroying homes and causing widespread damage throughout the area.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Glen Ellyn, IL|News|
4th Of July Fireworks 2021 Near Glen Ellyn
Patch has your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in and around Glen Ellyn.
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