Snow

If you've ever wanted a job as an elf during Christmastime, you should consider volunteering for this year's Stroll on State.

Not to be confused with the Farmer's Almanac, which is the new kid on the block compared to the Old Farmer's Almanac, the Old Farmer's Almanac has, according to their website, been at this weather prediction game since 1792 (229 years). The Farmer's Almanac is the relative newcom…

If you've ever considered this for a seasonal gig, this is your time to apply.

We live in Northern Illinois, where we get freezing temperatures and plenty of snow. Some years are lighter in one or both of those occurrences, but we know we're still gonna get them both.

One of my favorite things in life is looking up to the sky and seeing a giant full moon.
Did you know full moon's have names? And each full moon correlates to different times of the year. January's full moon is known as the "Wolf Moon" and we saw that on January 28...

Let's say you're a Wisconsinite. Let's also say that it's about -40 windchill outside, and you're thinking about things that you absolutely must have. What items go on your list?

Hikers, runners, dog walkers, and bicycle riders, please heed this reminder when it comes to snow-covered trails.

Well, it's here. The time of year you walk outside and your snot freezes.
When the high temperature for a day is in single digits, you know you're really in the brute of winter in the Midwest. And spoiler alert - were officially in the brute...

Last week a snow sculpture popped up in Rockford that really caught the public's eye. So much so it even caught the eye of Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara!
Rockford instantly fell in love with the sculpture. People were driving by, taking pictures, getting out to ask questions and get a closer look.…

Sometimes you see something while driving and you just have to pull over. It catches your interest enough to make you throw your car in reverse and go check it out.
That's exactly what happened to Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara when he was driving around Rockford last week...