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WCK in Illinois after Devastating Tornado

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Kankakee, IL | Active since March 2026
WCK is responding in Illinois after a tornado struck the area around Kankakee, causing fatalities and leaving behind a wake of destruction.

The storm left many families without power, and some have been forced into shelters as the tornado destroyed their homes. Road closures and infrastructure damage have limited access to food. 

WCK teams are on the ground in northeastern Illinois following a tornado that struck the region. Power is out across the area, and road closures are cutting communities off from access to food. We are here and serving meals. Read more: wck.org/news/il-torn… #ChefsForIllinois

World Central Kitchen (@wck.org) 2026-03-12T14:08:55.807Z

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