A barn in far northwest suburban Harvard collapsed Tuesday afternoon as severe thunderstorms swept through the region, with video showing destructive damage to the building.
According to officials, 17 animals are currently unaccounted for.
Severe thunderstorms impacted the Chicago area during the mid-afternoon hours Tuesday, with a tornado-warned storm sweeping through parts of McHenry County, including Harvard.
Fire officials are currently on scene working on extricating animals from the barn, according to Harvard Fire Chief John Kimmel.
There is currently no further information available.