We are waking up to a hard freeze area-wide.

Posted by Chief Meteorologist Beau Dodson — Welcome to spring 2024. This is the earlier spring equinox since 1896. We are waking up to cold temperatures. A widespread hard freeze is impacting the region. Temperatures have fallen into the upper teens to upper 20s...
Frost and freeze alert.  Cold weather tonight and tomorrow night.

Frost and freeze alert. Cold weather tonight and tomorrow night.

Sunday, March 17, 2024 As a reminder, it is still winter for a few more days. This cold shot is not unusual. By now you are well aware of the potential for frost/freeze conditions tonight and tomorrow night. We have been talking about it for days on end. Those who...
Illinois State Police Reminds The Public About Eclipse Safety

Illinois State Police Reminds The Public About Eclipse Safety

Illinois (NewsFirst) — 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐄𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐬𝐞 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐓𝐢𝐩 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐲 Do not stop along roadways or bridges to view the solar eclipse. Parking on the shoulder of the roadway, except in an emergency, is prohibited. This allows first responders access to emergency scenes....