SPECIAL REPORT: Inside the Path of the Kankakee County and Lake Village Tornado

On Tuesday, March 10, 2026, a devastating tornado and severe weather outbreak tore through the Kankakee River Valley and Northwest Indiana. In this WVLI News Special Report, host Jake LaMore provides a deep dive into the storm’s path, the historic 6-inch hail in Kankakee, and the tragic "direct hit" on Lake Village, Indiana.We hear directly from local officials, including Kankakee County Sheriff Mike Downey, Kankakee County Board Chairman Matthew Alexander-Hildebrand, Kankakee Mayor Chris Curtis, and Newton County Sheriff Shannon Cothran, as they provide updates on search and rescue operations, power restoration, and the two lives lost in Lake Village.This episode covers:The Path of the Storm: From the first signs of rotation in Chebanse to the heavy damage in Aroma Park and Lake Village.The Recovery Effort: Updates from ComEd on the 27,000 customers impacted and the deployment of Indiana Task Force 1.Community Resources: Information on the Red Cross shelter at Kankakee Community College (KCC), donation centers at Grace Baptist and ShineFM, and how to report damage via 2-1-1.Safety Alerts: Warnings from County Board Chairman Matt Alexander-Hildebrand regarding contractor scams and unverified social media rumors.Stay Connected: Follow the Kankakee County Sheriff’s Office and WVLI 92.7 FM on social media for real-time updates as damage assessments from the National Weather Service continue.Have a news tip to share? Send us a text!