Posted: 8:23 PM April's likely to be shut out from 80s, though there are several encouraging statistics and trends moving forward!

Posted: 12:57 PM A region that was treated to a mild winter is getting a springtime reminder of what winter could have been like.

Posted: 10:54 PM A meteor shower is expected Saturday night into Sunday morning, and you can take part in an interactive conversation with NASA experts as it happens!

Posted: 10:50 PM IEMA Joins FEMA, NOAA to Promote First National Severe Weather Preparedness Week April 22-28

Posted: 11:05 PM The Fairness Federal Disaster Declarations Act supported by Democrat Dick Durbin and Republican Mark Kirk.

Posted: 11:08 PM A report from the USDA shows that Illinois farmers are enjoying success in the fields due to early season warmth.

Posted: 10:53 PM Though many claim that April's been cooler than March, the evidence that such is true is inconclusive.

Posted: 11:11 PM While many dry hours were observed this past weekend, when it rained, it poured!

Updated: 5:36 PM Forecasters say about 75 tornadoes touched down in four Great Plains states during an outbreak of severe storms that swept the Midwest.

Updated: 11:48 PM The Illinois Department of Agriculture will spray 3,500 acres for gypsy moths.

Posted: 10:53 PM Heaviest rains since early November a distinct possibility this weekend!

Posted: 11:17 PM The Illinois Department of Natural Resources said Tuesday that young hunters harvested 1,300 birds. That's compared with the previous record harvest of about 750 birds last year.

Updated: 8:12 PM A typical April swing is in store, one that promises a little bit of everything in the coming week!

Posted: 10:52 PM Lake breezes take a brief hiatus, allowing for a weekend warmup. However, even colder temperatures appear likely here next week.

Updated: 5:39 PM That freeze warning means many of our blossoming plants could be at risk. Today we went out to Anderson Gardens to get some tips on how to protect our spring greens.

Posted: 2:55 PM The mayor of Forney, Texas, says it's "a real blessing" that nobody was killed in the community by the tornadoes that ripped through parts of the Dallas area yesterday.

Posted: 11:20 PM Not only did March set all-time records here, but across the entire Midwest!

Posted: 11:04 PM A tornado outbreak has marred heavily populated areas of Texas, while lake breezes will be the name of the game here! And don't say goodbye to winter just yet!

Updated: 11:14 PM The National Weather Service says it appears that six to 12 tornadoes touched down in North Texas on Tuesday.

Posted: 11:51 PM Harrisburg and other southern Illinois communities affected by a deadly tornado in February are getting up to $13 million in state and Small Business Administration aid.

Posted: 11:24 PM Temperatures could near 80° in spots Tuesday, though a substantial crash ensues Tuesday night, lasts most of the week.

Posted: 11:14 PM Two people found dead at one of 16 homes destroyed by a Colorado wildfire were a married couple in their 70s.

Posted: 10:47 PM 70s have certainly been in no short supply this March, however, some of the statistics that are emerging about the frequency of these 70s is positively mind-boggling!

Posted: 10:04 PM Monday's chill is transient, giving way to warmer temperatures Tuesday. Don't think we're done with the cold for good, though. History suggests that even colder temperatures are a virtual slam dunk!

Posted: 10:58 PM The house collapse happened as storms producing large hail, heavy rains and tornadoes swept across southern and central Illinois.