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Lacon business putting pieces back together after storm
LACON, Ill. (WMBD) — The city of Lacon continues to feel the aftermath from a severe storm that hit earlier this week. One local business is working to get things back to normal after spending a few days without power. Just before 9 p.m. Monday, the power went out at Grandma Rosie’s Sweet Treats.
Henry trailer park hit by tornado
HENRY, Ill. (WMBD) — Multiple tornados have now been confirmed following intense storms over the past few days. On Sunday, one tornado ripped through Marshall Mobile Estates in Henr County, Illinois. Some residents will have to find new homes, and many are still shaken up. The community stepped up to help with the cleanup efforts.
Lacon clean-up underway after powerful storms
LACON, Ill. (WAND) — Chain saws, power equipment and generators could be heard all across the small town of Lacon Tuesday as clean-up got underway after a powerful storm blew through Monday evening. Large trees were uprooted. Some falling on power lines and others falling on homes and cars....
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