The Chicago area was lashed with a second round of severe thunderstorms Thursday, causing massive issues on roadways across the region.
In Merrillville, Indiana, a tornado is believed to have ripped through the town during Thursday’s storms, and multiple roads in the community were closed, including State Road 53, according to Total Traffic.
Illinois State Police meanwhile said US-18 leading into Streator was closed after a confirmed tornado touched down in the community, destroying or damaging numerous structures in the process…