Storm Forces Hospital Evacuation

Last night's powerful storms knocked out power across the area and forced the evacuation of 11 patients from Centegra Specialty Hospital in Woodstock, which houses "skilled-nursing, hospice and behaviorial-health patients." High winds downed power lines in the northwest suburb and the patients were evacuated to two nearby hospitals: Centegra Hospital and Centegra Hospital, McHenry campus. Power was restored to Centegra Specialty Hospital two hours later. There were no injuries reported and the patients will return to the hospital later today.