7 Things You Will Absolutely Love About Illinois Weather in April

After what we've been through in Northern Illinois over the past couple of weeks with a rollercoaster of temperatures, and everything on the menu from snowstorms to tornadoes, it's time for relief.

As we head full on into April some REAL signs of spring are starting to arrive around the Stateline.

Why do we love April in Illinois?

Personally, having the first full month of Cubs baseball is a reason to celebrate April. Any outdoor activity after being cooped up all winter is something to love this month, and we're starting to see things start to bloom.

I'm starting to see more patios open at local eateries, and this is the time of year when festivals and events are happening every weekend.

So it's time to put away the winter coats and snow boots and bring out the spring wardrobe because THESE are 7 reasons you will absolutely LOVE April Weather in Illinois:

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LOOK: The most extreme temperatures in the history of every state

Stacker consulted 2021 data from the NOAA's State Climate Extremes Committee (SCEC) to illustrate the hottest and coldest temperatures ever recorded in each state. Each slide also reveals the all-time highest 24-hour precipitation record and all-time highest 24-hour snowfall.

Keep reading to find out individual state records in alphabetical order.

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