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13 Tornadoes, Tree Collapse Hospitalize Woman; Mayor Orders Cleanup

6/16/2026

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Summary

Story summary

A 29-year-old woman remains hospitalized after a maple tree fell onto her Calumet City home during Saturday’s storms.
The National Weather Service confirmed 13 tornadoes in the Chicago area on Thursday.
Mayor Thaddeus Jones ordered municipal crews to clear storm debris even on private property.
Cook County and the city of Chicago are gathering damage reports through an online survey to assess disaster assistance eligibility.

History

Historical Context

The June 5 1990 Oak Lawn tornado, the deadliest in Chicago’s history, killed 33 people, injured about 1,000 and caused roughly $40 million in damage. That disaster, part of the 1967 “Northern Illinois’ worst tornado disaster” outbreak, set a precedent for large-scale municipal response, echoed today as Calumet City faces 13 tornadoes and Mayor Thaddeus Jones mobilizes crews.

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Story summary

A 29-year-old woman remains hospitalized after a maple tree fell onto her Calumet City home during Saturday’s storms.
The National Weather Service confirmed 13 tornadoes in the Chicago area on Thursday.
Mayor Thaddeus Jones ordered municipal crews to clear storm debris even on private property.
Cook County and the city of Chicago are gathering damage reports through an online survey to assess disaster assistance eligibility.

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