Two Tornadoes Reported in Peru, Illinois
Posted: Feb 28, 2017 7:34 PM CDT
CHICAGO (CBS CHICAGO) — Authorities in Peru, Illinois tell CBS 2 that two tornadoes may have touched down as of 4:39 p.m.
The storms damaged a nursing home, but there were no immediate reports of injuries.
Peru tornado before it touched down #ilwx pic.twitter.com/NyLq18udvF
— LaSalle County EMA (@LascoEMA) February 28, 2017
Officials are assessing damage right now.
Peru is 75 miles south of Rockford.