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Photos: Lansing neighbors dig out of 13+ inches of snow
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (February 16, 2021) - In a February that has seen below-average temperatures and above-average snowfalls, Lansing residents woke up to...
Heavy snow, bitter cold on Monday and Tuesday—travel hazardous
Information provided by the Illinois Department of Transportation
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (February 15, 2021) – The Illinois Department of Transportation and Illinois State Police are warning the...
IL releases tips and warnings for staying safe during extreme cold this weekend
Information provided by the Illinois Department of Public Health
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (February 4, 2021) – Governor JB Pritzker has directed state public safety agencies to...
Heavy snow, strong winds expected this weekend
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (January 30, 2021) – The Illinois Department of Transportation and Illinois State Police are warning the public that travel will be impacted...
Heavy snowfall forecasted for Lansing starting Monday afternoon
Information provided by the Illinois Department of Transportation, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency, and Cook County
LANSING, Ill. (January 25, 2021) – The Illinois Department of...
Residents encouraged to “Get it together” for winter weather
Information provided by the Illinois Department of Transportation
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (November 18, 2020) – As snow-and-ice season fast approaches, the Illinois Department of Transportation and...
State agencies urge winter preparedness
Information provided by the Illinois Emergency Management Agency
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (November 9, 2020) – While the official start of winter is not for several weeks,...
Snowplow drivers wanted to join the IDOT team
Temporary help needed for snow and ice removal
Information provided by the Illinois Department of Transportation
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (September 2, 2020) – The Illinois Department of...
Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association offers hot weather pet safety tips
information provided by the Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association
SPRINGFIELD,Ill. (July 16, 2020) – If it’s brutally hot outside for you, it’s likely even...
IDOT ready for pavement blowouts during this week’s heat wave
Motorists should remain alert, anticipate slowdowns and temporary work zones
information provided by the Illinois Department of Transportation
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (July 7, 2020) – With extreme...
IEMA offers preparation tips for severe weather
"When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors"
information provided by the Illinois Emergency Management Agency
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (June 5, 2020) – The Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) and...
IDOT prepared for blast of winter weather
Public advised to avoid unnecessary travel
information provided by the Illinois Department of Transportation
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (April 16, 2020) — The Illinois Department of Transportation is...
IEMA, NWS develop severe weather sheltering guidance to address COVID-19 concerns
information provided by the Illinois Emergency Management Agency
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (March 30, 2020) – During spring months, the risk of severe thunderstorms typically increases across...
Severe Weather Preparedness Month provides opportunity for multiple notification options
information provided by the Illinois Emergency Management Agency
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (March 4, 2020) – In Illinois, roughly 20 percent of tornadoes occur at night. For...
Warmer weather offers opportunities for winter leaf clean-up
December 13 is last day for this year's leaf pick-up program
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (December 5, 2019) - At Tuesday night's Committee of the...