Tornado Watch Canceled For All Of Illinois

Editor's note: This story will be updated as additional watches or warnings are issued or expire.

ILLINOIS — Tornado warnings have expired in northern Illinois, and a tornado watch previously in effect until 11 p.m. for the entire Chicago area has also ended, the National Weather Service said.

Just before 7 p.m., Metra announced all inbound and outbound trains on the BNSF line were halted due to severe weather. Metra also cited a tree on the tracks near Riverside and Congress Park.

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