Blowing Dust Advisory in effect for Central Illinois
Drivers are encouraged to take precautions in encountering dust on the road.
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Blowing Dust Advisory extended until 7p.m.
If you encounter dense dust, slow down and pull off the roadway as far as possible.
More rain expected tonight but rest of week looking dry after severe storms
Many places in Central Illinois are cleaning up after two rounds of severe storms Monday.
Severe thunderstorms possible Friday night
Scattered showers and thunderstorms will continue today. Temperatures are expected to dip this weekend.
Temperatures to warm up later this week with chance of rain returning
Temperatures are expected to warm up again by Wednesday with a chance of rain on Friday.
Immigration Project grapples with reduction of accredited legal program for immigrant families
The Immigration Project said their DOJ Reps have served approximately 948 individuals in Central and Southern Illinois.
Strong to severe storms produce hail and high winds in central Illinois
Hail fell in parts of Champaign and Vermilion Counties on Thursday night.
Large hail and tornadoes cause major damage in Illinois on Tuesday
Tornado Watch for Champaign, DeWitt, Logan, Macon, Menard, Piatt, Sangamon and Vermilion Counties until Wednesday at 2am.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for parts of Central Illinois
Meteorologist Andrew Pritchard said that hail up to an inch in diameter is a possibility.
Protections from carbon sequestration and pipelines remain a key priority for Central Illinois advocates and policymakers
Alongside education funding, Faraci said he remains focused on environmental protections for the Mahomet Aquifer, the primary drinking water source for nearly one million people in Central Illinois.
All this snow hasn’t done much to reduce drought in Central Illinois
The groundhog predicted 6 more weeks of winter. So does Illinois’ climatologist.
Filmed in Central Illinois, ‘Moses the Black’ brings new film opportunities to the area
The film premiere marked a turning point for Central Illinois’ growing film industry, as sources from local studios said productions like “Moses the Black” show the region can support large-scale projects once limited to major cities.
Central Illinois sees 4-14 inches of snow over the weekend
Snow will continue across central and southeast IL this morning, with periods of heavy snow near and south of I-70 in southeast IL. North winds gusting 20 to 30 mph will create blowing and drifting in open areas.
School closings/delays/e-learning days for January 23, 2026
A list of school closing and weather-related announcements for several counties in Central Illinois.
Strong winds expected today in Central Illinois, snow to return later in the week
Gusts of 40-50 mph can be expected through midday, according to the National Weather Service.