Illinois tornado victims News

A tax exemption that the Illinois Legislature passed following deadly tornadoes in Harrisburg in 2012 is expected to benefit the victims of last fall’s tornadoes in the city of Washington. Tazewell County Chief Assessment Officer Gary Twist said he anticipates …

Gov. Pat Quinn’s office says federal aid for Illinois tornado victims has topped $1 million. The governor’s office says Wednesday that federal grants following the fatal Nov. 17 twisters have reached $1.06 million. The money is being used to help …