SEVERE WEATHER HITS CHICAGO AREA

UPDATED 6:20 PM

Severe Storm Hits Chicago Area (CBS-2 Chicago) - A powerful and violent storm tore through the Chicago area Thursday afternoon, setting off tornado sirens in a number of suburbs. Officials in northwest Indiana said a tornado touched down there, injuring a police officer.

Earlier:

Funnel Clouds Reported In Plainfield, Bolingbrook

PLAINFIELD, Ill. - 4:56 pm - Strong storms moving through the area have prompted tornado and severe thunderstorm warnings, and reports of damage due to high winds. More info: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/18337628/

Keep an eye on the sky and the weather, folks. Be prepared.