JUNE 17-18, 2026 • VOL. 65 ISSUE 33
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Violent June Storms Slam Chicagoland Suburbs, Leaving Widespread Damage
Damaging winds, torrential rain, and fallen trees disrupt communities across the region as severe weather sweeps through northern Illinois See ’STORMS’ on page 2
Two mature trees lie uprooted in a Romeoville neighborhood after severe thunderstorms swept through the Chicagoland area on June 10, 2026. Damaging winds associated with the storm system caused tree damage, power outages, and cleanup efforts across the suburbs. Photo by Andrew Samaan
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