Heavy rains, flooding, possible tornadoes hit Chicago area

CHICAGO (AP) – The National Weather Service says showers and thunderstorms that dumped heavy rainfall across the Chicago area, swamping streets with floodwaters that knocked out power to the 110-story Willis Tower, also produced two possible tornadoes.

Illinois Sheriffs pushing back against Pritzker threat

The Illinois Sheriff’s Association is taking exception to comments made by Gov. J.B. Pritzker that federal dollars may be held up at the state level for counties in which law enforcement refuses to enforce the stay-at-home order.