Tornadoes Touch Down Near Chicago Airports, Causing Damage and Flight Disruptions

Multiple tornadoes were confirmed on the ground in the Chicago area, including near O'Hare and Midway airports.
Hundreds of flights were canceled or delayed at O'Hare and Midway airports due to the tornadoes.
Tornado sirens sounded throughout Chicago as residents were urged to take shelter.
The storms caused damage including downed trees and power lines, damaged homes and buildings, and debris flying through the air.
The tornadoes were part of a severe weather system moving through the Midwest and into the Northeast.