Illinois Officials Warn What to Do If Your Heat Fails in Freezing
Officials are now warning residents to prepare now, just in case their heating system fails.
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The Surprising History of Groundhog Day in IL
Groundhog Day didn’t start in Illinois, but we’ve fully embraced it. From German traditions to Woodstock Willie, here’s how a groundhog became America’s winter weather forecaster.
Extreme Cold Cancels Rockford Area Basketball Games
Sub zero temperatures forced multiple girls and boys basketball games across the Rockford area to be canceled or rescheduled.
Get Ready For More Startling Mysterious Booms In The Quad Cities
Discover the mysterious phenomenon of frost quakes: loud booms caused by freezing ground water.
Illinois Earthquake Felt Across the State This Morning
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake struck near Ohlman, Illinois, shaking parts of the state and nearby regions but causing no reported damage.
Illinois Home to Some of the Snowiest Counties in the US
A new study ranks five Illinois counties among the snowiest in America, including Cook County and areas near Rockford.
30+ Winter Getaways People in Rochester Want to Book Right Now
Winter fatigue is real in Rochester. Here are 30+ places residents want to visit for sunshine, warmth, and a break from the cold.
Northern Illinois Could Now See a Shockingly Warm Christmas
Northern Illinois could see an unusually warm Christmas with temperatures near 63 degrees in Rockford, sparking reactions across Illinois.
Bears Add Warming Centers as Brutal Cold Hits Soldier Field
Soldier Field prepares for extreme cold as the Illinois Bears add warming centers for fans. Cold weather, Bears game, Illinois.
Illinois Split Right Down the Middle on Christmas Snow
Illinois sits in the middle of the White Christmas debate as the Old Farmer’s Almanac offers a very unclear snow forecast.