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 event took place during a metal rock concert, with around 260 people—guests, performers, and staff—inside the venue at the time. Belvidere is located about 14 miles north of Rockford, and although severe weather was reported in the region, no actual tornado was confirmed by local authorities, according to Fire Chief Shawn Schadle.
Emergency crews quickly arrived on the scene, helping to rescue individuals trapped under the debris. A triage center was set up to treat the injured, and 28 victims were taken to nearby hospitals. Among them, five suffered serious injuries, 18 had moderate injuries, and five sustained minor wounds. An ongoing investigation is looking into the cause of the collapse.
Excerpts from rockrivercurrent.com:
Governor JB Pritzker visited the Apollo Theatre on Sunday to commend the bravery of concertgoers and first responders following the incident. He praised their quick actions during the emergency and toured the damaged site to assess the extent of the destruction. His visit came just one day after he issued a disaster proclamation, which will allow state funding and resources to support recovery efforts in affected areas, including Boone, Crawford, DuPage, Marion, and Sangamon counties.
The National Weather Service confirmed that an EF-1 tornado struck the area, causing the roof of the historic Apollo Theatre to collapse during the concert. One man, Fred Livingston Jr., 51, lost his life in the incident, while 48 others were injured. Five of those injured remain in critical condition. Although specific injury details have not been released, officials from the Illinois Emergency Management Agency noted that the injuries resulted from blunt-force trauma and soft-tissue damage.
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