If you've had to dump out your rain gauge several times this month, it's because June 2018 is now among the top 5 wettest Junes ever in the Rockford area.
If you're a lover (or even a "kinda like-r) of art in all its many forms, Rockford is a great town to live in. Between the museums, the galleries, and the many art-related events our city has, you might think that we wouldn't have any space for even more art--but, you'd be wrong. Look down.
The National Weather Service has issued a freezing rain advisory for tonight signaling possible hazardous driving conditions for the afternoon commute.
If you think this has been a particularly rainy month, you're not wrong.
In fact, this June is now one for the Illinois record books. According to the Associated Press, state Climatologist Jim Angel says we are experiencing Illinois' wettest June in recorded state history...
Everybody loves the smell of the air after it rains, right? In fact, I believe the laundry detergent we're currently using at home is literally called, "After the Rain". Plus, who can forget the fine song of the same name by Nelson.
Have you ever wondered what causes that odor...