Excerpts from wsiltv.com:

A tragic incident occurred at the Apollo Theatre in Belvidere, Illinois, on Friday evening when a full roof collapse left one person dead and 28 others injured. The accident happened during a metal rock concert, with around 260 people inside the venue, including guests, performers, and staff.

Belvidere is located about 14 miles north of Rockford, in northern Illinois. While severe weather was reported in the area, local authorities confirmed there was no actual tornado that hit the region, according to Fire Chief Shawn Schadle. Despite this, the situation was still considered extremely dangerous, and emergency crews quickly responded to the scene.

First responders worked tirelessly to rescue individuals trapped under the debris, setting up a triage center and relocation point for the victims. Twenty-eight people were taken to nearby hospitals by ambulance—five with serious injuries, 18 with moderate injuries, and five with minor ones. The investigation into the cause of the collapse is ongoing, with officials working to determine what led to such a catastrophic failure.

Excerpts from rockrivercurrent.com:

On Sunday, Governor JB Pritzker visited the Apollo Theatre to commend the bravery of concertgoers and first responders following the incident. He praised their quick actions during the emergency and expressed his support for the community’s recovery efforts.

The governor had recently issued a disaster proclamation, which enables state funding and resources to assist those affected by the recent storms. The declaration covers several counties, including Boone, Crawford, DuPage, Marion, and Sangamon. His visit came just one day after the official announcement, highlighting the severity of the event.

The National Weather Service confirmed that an EF-1 tornado had passed through the area, causing damage as it moved from Davis Junction to Belvidere. The storm ultimately led to the roof collapse during the concert. One man, Fred Livingston Jr., 51, lost his life in the incident, while 48 others were injured, including five who remain in critical condition.

Although specific injury details have not been fully disclosed, officials from the Illinois Emergency Management Agency noted that the injuries were primarily due to blunt-force trauma and soft-tissue damage. As the community continues to recover, the focus remains on supporting the victims, investigating the cause of the collapse, and ensuring the safety of future events at the historic venue.

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