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Updated: Aug. 3, 2021 at 1:34 PM CDT
|By Ethan Rosuck
Once a severe thunderstorm is deemed “Destructive”, a Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) will be activated for people within the warning area. This will send out an emergency alert to your smartphone, similar to what occurs when a Tornado Warning is issued for your area.
Updated: Jul. 19, 2021 at 6:11 PM CDT
|By Ethan Rosuck
Solar panel technology is nothing new. However, the solar panel industry is seeing positive effects even during the COVID-19 pandemic. As more people stayed home for months, many made the move to switch to solar in an effort to save on high energy costs.
Updated: Jun. 30, 2021 at 5:19 PM CDT
|By Ethan Rosuck
As the final component of the “Hazard Simplification” project, the National Weather Service is asking for public comment on the set of options to replace the Advisories and Special Weather Statements from its warning and watch system.
Updated: Apr. 22, 2021 at 5:42 PM CDT
|By CBS
Gov. Pritzker on Thursday signed two executive orders related to climate and consumers for Earth Day.
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Updated: Apr. 5, 2021 at 1:57 PM CDT
|By WIFR Newsroom
Activities are both indoors and outdoors, rain or shine.
Updated: Jan. 19, 2021 at 9:01 PM CST
|By WIFR Newsroom
The company made a big boom today on the stock market where shares of Stellantis jumped by more than 11 percent in their trading debut.
Updated: Nov. 18, 2020 at 1:28 PM CST
|By Ethan Rosuck
Remnants of Iota continue to dissipate over Central America with a heavy rain threat that continues, according to the National Hurricane Center. Flash flooding and river flooding is expected through Thursday across portions of Central America with the heavy rainfall.
Updated: Jul. 10, 2020 at 6:21 PM CDT
|By Ethan Rosuck
The National Weather Service (NWS) is asking for public opinion on the potential elimination of weather ‘advisories’ from its current warning system.
Updated: Jun. 17, 2020 at 1:31 PM CDT
|By WIFR Newsroom
More than 9,000 acres in the city of Oregon will be treated for Moth Gypsy mating disruption with a pheromone application.
Updated: May. 1, 2020 at 10:34 AM CDT
|By WIFR Newsroom
Rock Cut State Park was originally slated to stay closed for the extended stay at home, but officials announced the park was open with limited services.
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Updated: Apr. 21, 2020 at 10:37 AM CDT
|By CNN
During a walk around his block in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Mark Benson was struck by how much discarded gloves and masks he saw on his short route.
Updated: May. 23, 2019 at 6:58 AM CDT
Middle school students got to test our their gardening skills with a special program at Keith Country Day.
Updated: Apr. 22, 2019 at 7:10 AM CDT
Volunteers at Severson Dells spent Earth Days removing invasive plants, mostly honeysuckle, to make space for native plants.
Updated: Apr. 18, 2019 at 1:57 PM CDT
|By WIFR Newsroom
Illinois schools will receive 5,000 seedlings to grow into trees in recognition of Earth Day on April 22.
Updated: Jan. 22, 2019 at 2:00 PM CST
|By WIFR Newsroom
Ogle County will end its drop-off recycling program in May, closing centers in Byron, Oregon, Forreston, Monroe Center and Rochelle.
Updated: Oct. 26, 2018 at 6:06 PM CDT
|By WIFR Newsroom
The city of Rockford encourages people to follow several environment-friendly procedures for getting rid of leaves this fall.
Updated: Jun. 20, 2018 at 9:21 PM CDT
|By WIFR Newsroom
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has agreed to investigate a confirmed case of West Nile virus in Illinois.
Updated: Feb. 28, 2018 at 2:31 PM CST
|By WIFR Newsroom
As part of its celebration of three decades in the stateline, KNIB is creating a recycling and environmental education center in Rockford.
Updated: Jan. 31, 2018 at 3:50 PM CST
|By Meteorologist Andrew Stutzke
The Belvidere School District is leading the way with their adoption of eco-friendly practices. Andrew Stutzke explains how students are benefiting.
Updated: Jan. 7, 2018 at 9:21 PM CST
A local group is offering free Christmas tree recycling services from 13 different locations in the stateline.
Updated: Dec. 13, 2017 at 3:52 PM CST
|By WIFR Newsroom
A nearly half-million dollar grant will help preserve land in Ogle County.
Updated: Dec. 6, 2017 at 10:12 PM CST
Boone County Board members continue to look into allowing solar farming on around 10 local farms.
Updated: Aug. 1, 2017 at 8:25 AM CDT
|By WIFR Newsroom
The no wake order is still in effect.
Updated: Jul. 27, 2017 at 8:16 AM CDT
|By WIFR Newsroom
The Illinois Department of National Resources hopes to open the lake to the public next summer.
Updated: May. 8, 2017 at 8:01 PM CDT
|By WIFR Newsroom
An invasive beetle continues to plague parts of the Midwest, including in the Stateline.
Updated: Mar. 2, 2017 at 5:24 PM CST
|By WIFR Newsroom
A flower at the Nicholas Conservatory is getting some attention for its smell, but not in a good way.
Updated: Jan. 7, 2017 at 7:34 PM CST
A Belvidere couple discovered bear footprints in their backyard several days ago.
Updated: Nov. 24, 2016 at 11:02 PM CST
|By Cameran Coy
In two days while many are gathering for stroll on state, other will be gathering to show their support for those fighting near standing rock to keep a pipeline out.
Updated: Oct. 4, 2016 at 4:35 AM CDT
|By AP
It's official, last month was one of the warmest Septembers on record with an average of 71 degrees.
Updated: Apr. 29, 2016 at 7:47 PM CDT
|By WIFR Newsroom
Students at Conklin Elementary in Rockford are celebrating Arbor Day by planting several trees on school grounds.
Updated: Apr. 22, 2016 at 5:18 PM CDT
|By WIFR Newsroom
Kids are celebrating Earth Day at the Byron Forest Preserve by spending some quality time with Mother Earth.
Updated: Apr. 12, 2016 at 6:42 PM CDT
|By WIFR Newsroom
Hundreds of elementary school students in Boone County learn exactly how their food makes it from the farm to their tables.
Updated: Apr. 6, 2016 at 6:50 PM CDT
|By WIFR Newsroom
Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful is hosting "Eco Warrior," Captain Planet Foundation Chair Laura Turner Seydel at a special luncheon Thursday, April 7.