In Kankakee, hail 3 to 5 inches in diameter fell, with one hailstone measuring at 6 inches and possibly setting an Illinois record for the largest hailstone, according to the National Weather Service.

As severe storms pummeled the Chicago area on Tuesday evening, they delivered plenty of rain and damaging winds but also a wave of “destructive,” unusually large hail. Photos and videos shared by NBC Chicago viewers showed hail of various sizes,

CHICAGO - A powerful storm system brought severe weather to the Chicago area late Tuesday afternoon with large hail, damaging winds and rainfall. The Storm Prediction Center placed southern portions of the Chicagoland area under a Moderate Risk for severe weather, which is Level 4 out of 5.

A meteorologist at Northern Illinois University explains how hailstorms form and whether Chicagoans should expect more giant chunks of hail in future storms.

Strong thunderstorms are sweeping through the Chicago area Tuesday afternoon, evening and into Wednesday, sparking possible tornadoes and causing damage.

As severe weather rolled through Chicagoland Tuesday evening, WGN viewers shared photos of hailstones and storm damage.

At least four tornadoes from a powerful supercell tore across parts of Illinois and Indiana Tuesday, killing two people in Lake Village, injuring others, damaging homes and infrastructure, and producing destructive hail across the region.

Intense thunderstorms spawned at least four tornadoes across northern Illinois and northwest Indiana on Tuesday, with at least two killed in Indiana as damage assessments continue.

We're following along live as a volatile setup unleashes tornadoes, large hail and the potential for flooding and damaging winds across parts of the Plains, Midwest and South.