An intense storm system has brought damaging strong winds and tornadoes across the Midwest, and dust storms and wildfires to the Plains.

Scientists said the storm's strength and potential for far-reaching impacts is notable, but its timing isn't unusual.

In other Senior Center News, with uncertainty about possible federal budget cuts to Social Security and Medicaid, staff at ...

The average 48-state temperature for meteorological winter (December through February) came in at 34.09 degrees Fahrenheit (1 ...

The Allerton Park and Retreat Center near Monticello is one of the best known natural areas in Central Illinois. It had been ...

A quickly-spreading wildfire, fueled by powerful winds, has forced the urgent evacuation of the entire town of Velma, in ...

Under proposed legislation, Illinois would explore the viability of reducing reliance on the state’s gas tax by putting in ...

In terms of severe weather potential, there hasn’t been much change overnight. In their latest round of severe outlooks, the ...

The Illinois Big Tree Register is being tidied up and brings a reminder of how many champion trees are around us, including ...