Yes, tornadoes are not uncommon in northern Illinois. One the most notable of these was the F5 tornado that struck Plainfield, Illinois, not far from Chicago, on August 28, 1990 killing 29 people.
The address of the Plainfield Historical Society is: 23836 W Main St, Plainfield, IL 60544-3153
The address of the Plainfield Public Library District is: 15025 South Illinois Street, Plainfield, 60544 2819
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The phone number of the Plainfield Historical Society is: 815-436-4073.
The address of the Plainfield Village Preservation Association Inc is: 14931 S Bartlett Ave, Plainfield, IL 60544
the western boundary of this South Atlantic state is as far west as chicago, Illinois
about four hours
It is 165 miles according to Google Maps.
4 hours driving...about 200 miles
It is 40.2 miles according to Google Maps.
It is 30 miles according to Google Maps.