Not to be confused with the Farmer's Almanac, which is the new kid on the block compared to the Old Farmer's Almanac, the Old Farmer's Almanac has, according to their website, been at this weather prediction game since 1792 (229 years). The Farmer's Almanac is the relative newcomer, publishing their first almanac in 1818, the year Illinois became a state.
We live in Northern Illinois, where we get freezing temperatures and plenty of snow. Some years are lighter in one or both of those occurrences, but we know we're still gonna get them both.
Over the weekend, the building we work in and broadcast from suffered some damage from a collapsed ceiling. No one was in the room where the damage took place, so we're beyond happy to report no injuries.
Let's say you're a Wisconsinite. Let's also say that it's about -40 windchill outside, and you're thinking about things that you absolutely must have. What items go on your list?
Last week a snow sculpture popped up in Rockford that really caught the public's eye. So much so it even caught the eye of Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara!
Rockford instantly fell in love with the sculpture. People were driving by, taking pictures, getting out to ask questions and get a closer look...