Fatal Roof Collapse at Illinois Theatre During Tornado

An EF-1 tornado struck Belvidere, Illinois, causing the roof of the historic Apollo Theatre to collapse, resulting in one fatality and 24 people remaining hospitalized, some in critical condition. A total of 48 people were treated for injuries. The tornado touched down near Davis Junction, striking locations in Ogle, Winnebago, and Boone Counties. The crowd at the theatre helped remove debris, freeing those trapped under the collapsed roof of the historic building. The National Weather Service issued a Tornado Warning for all of Boone County at 7:23 p.m., and officials say sirens were activated in Belvidere one minute later.