On April 9, 2015, a devastating tornado tore through Rochelle and Fairdale, Illinois — a storm that left destruction, heartbreak, and two lives lost in its path. 10 years after that destructive ...
April 9th marks the somber anniversary of 10 years since the deadly tornado outbreak on that date in 2025. This outbreak included the massive EF-4 tornado that struck the town of Fairdale. In total, ...
FAIRDALE, Ill. (WREX) — One decade ago, the lives of many in northern Illinois changed forever as an EF-4 tornado ravaged parts of Lee, Ogle, DeKalb, and Boone Counties. Commemorations will be held ...