A strong twister tore through the Aroma Park area of Kankakee County, Illinois, on Tuesday afternoon, leaving behind significant damage in its trail.
Damage is seen after a tornado in Union City, Michigan. (Representational) (AP)
Damage is seen after a tornado in Union City, Michigan. (Representational) (AP)
Residents of Aroma Park took to social media to share how the park looks after the tornado swept through the area. In the videos, damaged houses, uprooted trees, and fallen power lines could be seen.
This story is being updated.
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Shamik is a journalist covering the United States for Hindustan Times. He has more than four years of experience reporting on US politics, sports, and major breaking stories across fast-moving cycles. He previously worked at Times Now and Sportskeeda, building strong newsroom instincts and digital storytelling skills. At HT.com, he focuses on day-to-day coverage of US political developments while also handling high-impact stories that demand speed, accuracy, clarity, and context under pressure. Shamik has extensive experience covering NFL game days over the past two years, coordinating live updates, analysis, and explainers. He is particularly drawn to large news moments such as US elections and the Super Bowl, where he thrives at the news desk working alongside the team. He holds degrees in Media Studies from Jamia Millia Islamia and English Literature from Jadavpur University. Before entering journalism, he briefly worked in digital marketing and political consultancy roles. Currently a Senior Content Producer at HT Digital, he is driven by curiosity, discipline, and a constant desire to explore new and obscure topics. Outside work, he enjoys reading, films, sports, and learning continuously.Read More
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