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Forecasters: severe storms, including possible tornadoes, likely Friday evening

Illinois Public Media News is monitoring severe storms forecasted for Central Illinois on March 31-April 1. This post will be updated with information from the National Weather Service in Lincoln and Chambana Weather meteorologist Andrew Pritchard. From Meterologist Andrew Pritchard, severe weather is expected to impact Central Illinois Friday evening, with the highest risk of significant wind damage […]

Parts of Central Illinois could see heavy rain on Thursday

Illinois Public Media News is monitoring heavy rain forecasted for Central Illinois on March 23. This post will be updated with information from the National Weather Service in Lincoln and Chambana Weather meteorologist Andrew Pritchard. A line of strong to severe thunderstorms may develop later this evening. The primary hazards with these storms include large hail to the […]

Rain/snow expected Saturday night

Illinois Public Media News is monitoring rain and snow forecasted for Central Illinois on March 11-12. This post will be updated with information from the National Weather Service in Lincoln and Chambana Weather meteorologist Andrew Pritchard. Snow or a rain/snow mix is occurring in the red circled region, with minor accumulations expected (up to around an inch). […]

The federal government isn’t actually measuring how inflation is hurting rural America

The consumer price index is widely used by Americans to determine inflation, but the Bureau of Labor Statistics only surveys American counties that include a metro or micropolitan area. In rural southwest Illinois, fourth generation grocery store owner Craig Norrenberns said his three shops across the region are “fighting the price battle.” “There’s no doubt […]

Storms bring snow to Central Illinois

Illinois Public Media News is monitoring storms forecasted for Champaign-Urbana and surrounding areas on March 3. This post will be updated with information from the National Weather Service in Lincoln and Chambana Weather meteorologist Andrew Pritchard. Conditions continue to deteriorate in areas where it's still snowing. And much of the state will see overnight lows below freezing, so […]

Three tornadoes sighted in Champaign County Monday AM; Tornado Watch until 4pm

Illinois Public Media News is monitoring storms forecasted for Champaign-Urbana and surrounding areas on February 27. This post will be updated with information from the National Weather Service in Lincoln and Chambana Weather meteorologist Andrew Pritchard. Trying to wrap my head around what just happened. Observed a pair of tornadoes just outside the Champaign-Urbana, #ilwx […]

Tornado Watch now until 6pm for Central Illinois

The National Weather Service in Central Illinois has issued a Tornado Watch for Champaign, Coles, Douglas, Macon, Moultrie, Piatt, and Vermilion Counties until 6:00 p.m. CST. We will update this post with forecast updates. A tornado watch has been issued for parts of Illinois, Kentucky and Missouri until 6 PM CST pic.twitter.com/4C8urqvwwT — NWS Lincoln […]

WATCH: Gov. JB Pritzker’s 2023 State of The State And Budget Address

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker plans to give his 2023 State of the State and FY24 Budget Address on Wednesday, February 15th at 12 p.m. before a joint session of state representatives and state senators at the State Capitol. During the address, Pritzker will promote his program Smart Start Illinois, which aims to offer all children […]

Champaign residents left homeless after their apartment complex is condemned

When Christine Lucks’ first-floor apartment flooded with water on Aug. 28, she said she first assumed that her toilet was leaking.  “When I first got up, I came to the restroom, and it was like water on the floor,” she said. “As I was cleaning up the water, it was more water raining down on […]