A Tornado described by the National Weather Service as large and dangerous has caused wide-spread damage in the Naplate and Ottawa areas. Numerous news sources are reporting at least one-fatality. Search and Rescue teams are searching damaged buildings for victims possibly trapped in damaged buildings. The LaSalle County Nursing home was hit hard but all patients and staff have been accounted for and safe. Corn Belt Energy is reporting nearly 450 people without power in LaSalle County. Authorities requests that people stay out of the damaged areas. Gov. Bruce Rauner has activated the State Emergency Operations Center in response to the tornado damage.
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