WORLDCHICAGO SUN-TIMES
Storm-weary Northwest Indiana cleans up as rain continues
A week after an EF-2 tornado damaged Merrillville, Indiana, residents continue cleanup efforts amid ongoing storms. Earline Walker, a homeowner with roof damage, expressed concern over new weather warnings, while the Salvation Army provided aid to affected residents. Over 200 buildings were damaged, and power outages affected thousands, though most have been restored.
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