Here's the latest reporting from the WGLT Newsroom following severe storms and tornadoes that walloped McLean County on Friday, April 17, 2026.

Rivian’s first mass-market vehicle — was the focal point of Thursday’s first-quarter earnings call. R2 production began last ...

Photos show significant damage, but Rivian's CEO suggested the impact will be minor ...

Over the weekend, Rivian's factory in Normal, Illinois was hit by a tornado, according to messages viewed by CNBC. The ...

Several tornado outbreaks have started just west of Michigan in Iowa, Illinois and Wisconsin. Michigan is up there in tornado ...

Nearly two dozen tornadoes were reported in Illinois Friday, April 17, with a strong concentration centered around the Bloomington/Normal area, according to the National Weather Service. Additional ...

Customer deliveries will begin later this spring, with the first R2s being the 656-hp Performance model that starts at ...