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Illinois Records 164 Tornadoes, Two Killed, Storm Heads East

6/23/2026

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Illinois Endures Tornadoes

Illinois recorded a historic 164 tornado reports by mid-June 2026, the highest total since official records began.
Two women were killed and five injured as tornadoes destroyed homes in Jefferson County, Illinois, power restored by Sunday night.
Keith Hertenstein said at least 20 homes were damaged and trees and power lines fell.
The storm is expected to move into the mid-Atlantic on Monday, bringing Level 2 thunderstorm risk.

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Tornado Ravages Jefferson

The National Weather Service rated the Jefferson County tornado an EF-3 with peak winds of 140 mph.
The tornado killed 83-year-old Delores B. Shelton and 62-year-old Sarita L. Kimble and injured five others in Jefferson County.
Utility crews restored most electricity in Jefferson County by Sunday night.
American Red Cross opened a center at Rolland Lewis Building in Mount Vernon for aid.

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Left coverage emphasized the record 164 tornado reports by mid-June 2026, a statewide context not mentioned in the Right summary.
Left coverage also noted the storm system’s expected move into the mid-Atlantic with a Level 2 severe thunderstorm risk, which the Right summary omitted.

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Illinois Endures Tornadoes

Illinois recorded a historic 164 tornado reports by mid-June 2026, the highest total since official records began.
Two women were killed and five injured as tornadoes destroyed homes in Jefferson County, Illinois, power restored by Sunday night.
Keith Hertenstein said at least 20 homes were damaged and trees and power lines fell.
The storm is expected to move into the mid-Atlantic on Monday, bringing Level 2 thunderstorm risk.

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