It was only a week ago Wednesday that we Northern Illinois residents were flung headlong into the deep-freeze, with area temperatures dipping as low as -23 in places like Rochelle, while Rockford hit -19.
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (AP) — Weather officials say severe storms have drenched central Illinois and caused damage in some areas.
Meteorologist Ed Shimon with the National Weather Service says portions of McLean County had received nearly 6 inches of rain by 8:30 p...