The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning until 5 p.m. for Kane and McHenry counties. The storm is capable of producing nickel-size hail and destructive winds in excess of 70 mph.
The storm is capable of producing nickel-size hail and destructive winds in excess of 70 mph. This is a dangerous storm: Seek shelter inside a sturdy building and stay away from windows. A severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until 10 p.m. for north central and northeastern Illinois, including Cook, DuPage, Kane, Kendall, Lake, McHenry and Will counties, with hail up to 2 inches in diameter, wind gusts to 80 mph, and dangerous lightning possible.

Each week, NeighborhoodCircle.com outlines the week's newest theatrical releases, links to reviews from Sun-Times critic Roger Ebert and NeighborhoodCircle.com writers and readers, and tells you where they're playing in the Fox Valley area.

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