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Severe weather pounds Illinois and Indiana, knocking out power as tornado warning sirens blare

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Severe weather impacted the Chicago area and northwestern Indiana on Tuesday, resulting in power outages for more than 500,000 residents. The region experienced intense thunderstorms and extreme wind gusts that prompted the activation of tornado warning sirens as conditions deteriorated.

In response to the hazardous weather, aviation operations were temporarily halted. The event caused significant disruption across the affected areas as officials monitored the impact of the storm system.

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