Forget April showers, Midwest covered under blanket of snow
People in the Midwest woke up Monday to a scene that looked a lot more like January than April.
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Winter weather returns Monday night
A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for nearly all areas in Illinois north of I-88, as 1-3 inches of snow is expected Monday night.
Floods force residents to flee homes, close roads across area
Residents along the Rock and Pecatonica Rivers were forced to evacuate their homes over the weekend and into Monday morning as rising floods waters continued to ravage the area.
Rauner issues disaster proclamation for 3 downstate counties
Gov. Bruce Rauner has issued a state disaster proclamation for three downstate counties hard hit by flooding.
Flood Warnings remain in effect
Heavy rains and snowmelt have led to flooding along rivers across northern Illinois, and Flood Warnings remain in effect for waterways in the Rockford area.
Crews used boats to help residents amid Midwest flooding
Crews used boats to help residents evacuate their homes in northern Indiana after rainstorms sweeping across the Midwest on Wednesday combined with melting snow to flood rivers.
Storm system brings flooding, freezing rain, snow to Midwest
A storm system that's brought rain, ice and snow to the Midwest and Great Plains was being blamed for fatal crashes in three states.
Heavy rains lead to flooding concerns for area
Showers and the occasional thunderstorm are expected Monday and Tuesday, as warmer temps and more heavy fog move into the area.
2 deaths blamed on winter snow storm in Midwest
A winter storm that pounded the Midwest caused at least two deaths Friday, authorities said, while closing schools and forcing the cancellation of hundreds of flights.
Well, it snowed
Six-to-eight inches fell around the city and some places south are still seeing heavy snowfall as officials warn about travel dangers.
UPDATE. Up to 12 inches of snow on the way Thursday night
A Winter Storm Warning will be in effect beginning at 6 p.m. Thursday night as 6-10 inches of snow is expected to fall in northern Illinois.
Forecast: up to 4-9 inches of snow on the way Thursday-Friday
Forecasters are calling for a second round of heavy snowfall this week, with anywhere from 5-9 inches expected to begin falling Thursday evening and continuing through Friday.
More bitter cold, snow in the forecast
Below-zero temperatures continue to grip the Rockford area as another round of heavy snowfall is expected Monday afternoon.
Colder, drier January for Illinois
CHAMPAIGN — Illinois' state climatologist says January weather was colder and drier than normal in the state without much snow.
Illinois State Climatologist Jim Angel said Friday that the statewide average temperature last month was 24.1…
Flood warnings on Rock, Pec Rivers; fire risk elevated Friday
Flood warnings have been issued on sections of the Rock and Pecatonica rivers, Friday, and officials are warning of an elevated fire risk due to high winds.