Mateusz Janik

Reporter @pantagraph - he/him - Columbia College Chicago Alumni - formerly @JGTCOnline, @heraldandreview, @CCChronicle, @AustinTalks - 📨 [email protected]

[Leigh Giangreco @LeighGiangreco]

Once again, just like the DNC, TikTokers are allowed to mingle with politicians and celebrities at the Obama Center while the press is penned up 🫠

[The Pantagraph @Pantagraph]

"This news is deeply unsettling, and we share the concern that many in our school community are feeling regarding this type of alleged behavior," Superintendent Kristen Weikle said. "The safety and well-being of our students and families are our highest... https://t.co/MNXEfL3Rkw

[The Pantagraph @Pantagraph]

Normal council members approved a $50,000 Flock drone pilot program for police, with officials saying it will improve emergency response while trustees questioned privacy, data storage and oversight Monday night. https://t.co/sDapcL4sRn

[MLB @MLB]

The Chicago @WhiteSox:

- Have won 8 straight home series
- Took 4 out of 5 from the NL's top two teams
- Hold the AL's top record (21-11) since May 9

[The Athletic @TheAthletic]

THE KNICKS ARE NBA CHAMPIONS 🏆

For the first time since 1973, the kings of basketball reside in New York City.

[armando l sanchez @mandophotos]

Buildings sit damaged after a tornado passed through the area Thursday evening in Merrillville, Indiana.

[Chicago Tribune @chicagotribune]

Multiple tornadoes tore through Illinois and northwestern Indiana Thursday night. https://t.co/iX7103B1Ph

[NWS Chicago @NWSChicago]

Quick survey update:

Our team has found EF-3 damage in Streator, Illinois.

Additionally, for Bartlett, Illinois team: Preliminary EF-1.

#ILwx #INwx

[The Pantagraph @Pantagraph]

Thousands of Ameren and Corn Belt Energy customers were without power during patch of severe weather on Thursday. https://t.co/ZvAOqvDI5h

[Mateusz Janik @mjanik99]

@NWS @MyRunnings The city is working with Nicor, ComEd, Livingston County and LaSalle County emergency management officials as crews assess damage. Bedei said a cost estimate will come after those assessments are complete. Photos by Clay Jackson.

[Mateusz Janik @mjanik99]

Streator crews and residents are cleaning up after a tornado struck the southeast side of the city Thursday, damaging dozens of homes, causing gas leaks and power outages, and injuring seven people. Report by Olivia Jacobs (@olivia___jacobs) and Annie Wang (@wynwg)

[The Pantagraph @Pantagraph]

Cleanup and damage assessments are underway in Streator following Thursday night tornadoes. https://t.co/Y8wCROpkeS

[Mateusz Janik @mjanik99]

@NWS @MyRunnings The Red Cross opened an emergency shelter and food assistance site at St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church on Broadway Street. Volunteer Steve Pitstick said the site was expected to remain open and staffed through at least Saturday. Photos by Clay Jackson.

[NWS Chicago @NWSChicago]

Our survey team has found EF-3 damage in Kouts, Indiana. They are continuing to survey the area.

We also have teams near Dwight, IL, Streator, IL, and Bartlett, IL. Additional updates will be coming soon. #ILwx #INwx

[Dan Bernstein @dan_bernstein]

Per NBC5, #Bears have yet to even apply for permits to do anything in Hammond, and are just now learning they can't touch protected areas involved until 2050?!

The Kevin Warren clown show, folks.

Also FFF and the top 10 Chicago MLB debuts.

DBU on @312SportsChi. Links below.