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Tornado Surge Tests Disaster Relief
Illinois is shattering tornado records this year, with over 150 storms already logged by late June—more than double the previous high. While improved reporting explains part of the spike, experts warn the surge hints at deeper shifts, possibly tied to climate change, despite models not predicting such intensity in such a short span. These aren’t just statistics—they’re deadly EF-3 tornadoes flattening homes, businesses, and lives, leaving towns reeling. Compounding the crisis, federal disaster aid is being denied at higher rates in Democratic-led states, forcing local governments to shoulder…
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