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Extreme weather forces USPS to suspend delivery service
Post Offices will remain open to offer retail services
information provided by the United States Postal Service
BEDFORD PARK, Ill. (January 30, 2019) – Due to...
Extreme weather delays garbage pick-up again
Lansing pick-up schedule adjusted
information provided by Homewood Disposal Service
LANSING, Ill. (January 30, 2019) - Due to extreme weather conditions, Homewood Disposal Service will be...
Gov. Pritzker calls for Emergency Preparedness Plan as extreme weather approaches
Frostbite, hypothermia possible mid-week
information provided by the Office of the Governor
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (January 28, 2019) — Governor JB Pritzker put in place an Emergency...
Cold-weather safety tips for dogs
Cold, salt, antifreeze, snow, and ice can all be dangerous
information provided by dogpawty.com/news
1. Time their walks to avoid the coldest parts of the day.
Your...
Illinoisans encouraged to prepare for cold, snow this weekend
Central and southwest Illinois expect accumulations of six inches or more
information provided by the Illinois Emergency Management Agency
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (January 10, 2019) - With...
Winter storm, difficult driving conditions expected Sunday across northern, central Illinois
Heavy snow, reduced visibility to impact travel at end of Thanksgiving holiday weekend
information provided by the Illinois Department of Transportation
CHICAGO, Ill. (November 24, 2018)...
Cold snap underway, IDOT, ISP and Tollway urge public: ‘Winter Weather—Get it Together’
information provided by the Illinois Department of Transportation
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (November 17, 2018) – The Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois State Police, the Illinois Tollway...
November is Winter Weather Preparedness Month
Preparedness is key to surviving Illinois winters
information provided by the Illinois Emergency Management Agency
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (November 3, 2018) – The official start of winter...
Great weather, outstanding entertainment made for successful 2018 Illinois State Fair
information provided by the Office of the Governor
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (September 7, 2018) – Excellent weather conditions, an outstanding Grandstand lineup, and an increase in...
Storms shorten LOOP ride without dampening spirits
Rain-soaked riders complete Phase 1
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (July 20, 2018) - Most of Friday, the weather couldn't make up its mind about what...
Incoming storm forces fireworks adjustment
Show begins early, finishes before downpour
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (July 4, 2018) - "The crowd was larger than last year," said Sharon Desjardins, "—until...
IEMA encourages families to prepare for extreme heat, severe weather this summer
National Lightning Safety Awareness Week is June 24–30
information provided by the Illinois Emergency Management Agency
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (June 5, 2018) – The Illinois Emergency Management...
Heavy snow forecasted in parts of northern Illinois
Reduced visibility, slick conditions anticipated this weekend
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (March 23, 2018) – The Illinois Department of Transportation is warning the public that a storm...
IEMA, IESMA sponsor online weather alert radio contest in March
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (March 1, 2018) – As recent widespread flooding demonstrates, severe weather can happen any time of the year. To help people prepare...
Bookmark ‘Getting Around Illinois’ for latest winter road conditions
Responsive, mobile-friendly IDOT site keeps travelers informed
information provided by the Illinois Department of Transportation
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (December 20, 2017) - As the official start of...