Severe Weather Hits Northwest Indiana, Damages Homes

LAKE VILLAGE, Ind. — Strong storms moved across northwest Indiana and the Chicago area Tuesday night, damaging homes and knocking out power in several communities.

Lake Village in Newton County was among the hardest‑hit areas. Local officials say a number of homes were destroyed after a storm passed directly through the town. Residents who were displaced were directed to North Newton Junior High School for shelter.

Power outages were reported across parts of northwest Indiana as the storms continued east.

Just over the state line in Kankakee County, the same system caused significant damage. Emergency officials there activated their operations center as crews began checking neighborhoods in places like Aroma Park and Kankakee. Some buildings were hit hard, including a home where part of the roof was torn away.

The storms also brought strong winds and large hail to parts of the Chicago area.

So far, officials say there have been no reports of deaths or serious injuries, though damage assessments are still underway.

Back in northwest Indiana, leaders are asking people to avoid damaged areas so emergency crews can continue cleanup and check on residents.