On April 21, 1967, the Chicago area was in chaos following a catastrophic tornado outbreak that killed 58 people, injured more than a thousand, and caused millions in property damage. Ten tornadoes ravaged Northern Illinois from Belvidere to Oak Lawn. In part two of my look back 50 years, I have the stories of two Oak Lawn tornado survivors who were sixth graders getting ready for their confirmations. You can see part 1 here, BTW: https://www.facebook.com/TomSkilling/videos/10155165751031760/ |

3.7K views · 68 reactions | Today marks the 50th anniversary of the horrific Oak Lawn tornado outbreak. Tonight on WGN TV News after the game I'll bring you the story of two women who were young girls at the time the storm hit, and are re-uniting on this 50th anniversary. Just a fascinating story! | Tom Skilling | Facebook