1 dead in Ottawa as severe storms rake across north central Illinois - Chicago TribuneRT1 dead in Ottawa as severe storms rake across north central IllinoisChicago TribuneOn Tuesday afternoon, he and his wife had been at home watching TV for news of an incoming tornado when the announcer said, “It's here.” McGrath, 65, glanced out the back window and saw that the sky had turned as black as midnight. Instantly, he and ...Tornado watch issued for central US as severe weather leaves 2 dead (VIDEO, PHOTOS)RTTornado watch issued for Springfield area, other parts of region, until 9 pmSpringfield News-LeaderTornado Watch extended for Chicago area, NE Illinois until 4 amWGN-TVWLS-TV -Wichita Eagle -Palladium-Itemall 145 news articles »