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Record 6.6-inch hailstone reported in Illinois

A hailstone measuring 6.6 inches reportedly broke Illinois' state record in Kankakee. The supplied information does not indicate broader casualties or disruption.

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The event illustrates a serious localized severe-weather hazard, though wider consequences appear limited.

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  1. Gargantuan 6.6-inch hailstone in Kankakee broke Illinois record ↗chicagotribune.com · Recorded source date: Sep 2, 2026, 10:32 AM UTC
  2. How Scientists Measured Illinois's Largest Hailstone Ever ↗97zokonline.com · Recorded source date: Sep 2, 2026, 7:46 PM UTC

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