My MIL's home was hit by a tornado this afternoon in Merrillville, Indiana, which is about one hour from Chicago. She called us hysterical but she was not home at the time of the storm - she had taken her grandson to the doctor. We are so far away here in Missouri. Her name is Jean and she lives alone, although she has a daughter and grown grandkids in the area. I think most of her damage is on the outside of her home, but we are not able to reach her to check on her. She's 75 years old.

Thank you for your prayers...Barb