Most of the widely reported tornado activity “last night” was in northern Illinois, especially around Kankakee and nearby towns like Aroma Park and St. Anne.

Quick Scoop: Where the Tornado Was

  • A violent tornado touched down on the south side of Kankakee, Illinois , then tracked east.
  • The town of Aroma Park, IL , just southeast of Kankakee, suffered significant damage as the tornado moved through.
  • Another large tornado was observed near St. Anne, Illinois , also in Kankakee County.
  • The broader severe weather setup involved several intense supercell storms across northern Illinois and northwestern Indiana , producing a family of tornadoes in and around Livingston and Kankakee counties (IL) and Newton, Jasper, Starke counties (IN).

So if you’re asking “where was the tornado last night?” in terms of major, trending news in the U.S., it was centered on the Kankakee River Valley region of Illinois (Kankakee, Aroma Park, St. Anne) and extending into parts of northwest Indiana.

If you need to know about a tornado near your specific town, check your local National Weather Service office page or local TV meteorologist’s updates for exact tracks and times.

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