Severe storms spawn tornadoes and large hail across Illinois and Indiana, leaving at least two dead

Where were the suspected tornadoes reported in this outbreak?

The National Weather Service said a supercell tracked from Pontiac, Illinois, to Wheatfield, Indiana, producing at least four suspected tornadoes, and survey crews were being deployed to assess damage in areas including Kankakee as well as counties in Illinois and Indiana. WGN-TV CBS News

How widespread was the severe-weather risk as the system continued into Wednesday?

Forecasts and alerts indicated a broad risk area stretching from parts of Texas and the South into the Midwest and toward the East, with tens of millions of people under some level of severe-storm or tornado risk during the day Wednesday. Weather Channel USA Today NBC News

What kinds of hazards were reported besides tornadoes?

Reports described damaging winds, heavy rain and flooding concerns, along with very large hail (including golf ball-size hail in the Chicago region and larger hail reported along the storm track). WGN-TV NBC News CBS News