East of Springfield didn't get hit hard by the tornado, but towns like Riverton and Rochester are having a devil of a time with Ameren/Cilco getting their power restored - its a cold night here, and that company plain stinks for service (snowstorm in Nov. knocked folks with that company out for 48 hours without power).
But mostly it was the dense southwest shopping district in Springfield that got torn up.
Thanks for the info. I'm down here in Orlando, Florida, and after what he've been through the past several years, we can "relate". :) Stay safe!