Tornadoes struck communities near Chicago as millions faced severe weather threats across the Midwest and East Coast

At least three tornadoes tore through communities outside https://www.independent.co.uk/news/chicago-midwest-illinois-kansas-iowa-b2993863.html" title="Storms knock out power in the Midwest and disrupt Chicago flights">Chicago on Thursday, leveling homes, ripping down trees and power poles, as severe storms grounded flights and cut power to hundreds of thousands across the https://www.independent.co.uk/topic/indiana">Midwest and Northeast.