Fairdale , a town 80 miles northwest of Chicago , was virtually flattened when the vortex hit on Thursday evening . The tornado touched down at about 7 p.m. and traveled for several minutes before it leveled most of the city's buildings in an area that is home to many churches and schools. Officials reported that 17 of the 50 buildings in the town are completely destroyed while the other 33 are damaged . Geraldine M Schultz , 67 , and Jacklyn K. Klosa , 69 , were killed inside one of the homes by the storm .
Fairdale , a town 80 miles northwest of Chicago , was virtually flattened when the vortex hit on Thursday evening . Residents were bused back to their homes by the DeKalb County Sheriff 's Office in a bid to salvage what they could . Officials reported that 17 of the 50 buildings in the town are completely destroyed while the other 33 are damaged . Geraldine M Schultz , 67 , and Jacklyn K. Klosa , 69 , were killed inside one of the homes by the storm .