Tornadoes Hit Central Illinois

(NECN/WGN: Streator, Illinois) - Cleanup is underway in central Illinois, following last night's tornadoes and strong storms.

The National Weather Service has confirmed reports of tornadoes touching down in four towns.

They are Dwight, Streator, Lostant and Buckingham.

The service is now investigating reports of a fifth tornado in Elmwood.

The four communities where the tornadoes hit are about 80 to 100 miles southwest of Chicago.

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