14 Tornadoes Barrel Through State
By Eric Degrechie
Published on April 20, 2026.
A former high school lacrosse coach, Alex Buetikofer, has been charged with several sex crimes, including four counts of solicitation to meet a child and two counts of aggravated battery. Additionally, a shooting occurred in the downtown area of the third most populous city in Illinois. The aftermath of Friday's storms resulted in at least 14 tornadoes across the US, causing roofs to be ripped off, uprooted trees, and rural roads to be impassable with debris. The coroner’s office is working with the Spring Grove Police Department and the Escalised Fire Department as the investigation continues.
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