Tornado damages homes, uproots trees in northern Illinois March 29, 2020 11:57 pm|OREGON, Ill. (AP) – Weather officials have confirmed a tornado touched down in northern Illinois damaging homes and…
Strong storms wake up Galesburg August 20, 2019 5:20 pm|They likely didn’t get the area out of the minor drought situation being experienced, but storms during the…
Knox County YMCA to offer around-the-clock warmth — plus, other local warming centers January 29, 2019 8:00 pm|The following is a statement from the Knox County YMCA regarding how they are helping residents in need…
Winter weather makes harsh return to the area November 25, 2018 11:00 am|Winter weather is going to cause a lot of problems in the area Sunday — that is, if…
Heavy rains the big problem with Tuesday storms August 29, 2018 8:59 pm|Some parts of the Midwest got some damage and even reports of potential tornadoes from storms Tuesday and…
Funnel Clouds reported in Knox County — but heavy rain was the real problem June 21, 2018 8:49 pm|It was apparently two different funnel clouds at almost the same time in different parts of Knox County…
Data: Illinois sees 10th-wettest October on record this year November 4, 2017 1:07 pm|CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Illinois climate experts say the state saw the tenth-wettest October since 1895 this year…
Ameren talks storm preparedness June 10, 2016 11:18 am|Weather in the Midwest can be unpredictable. Last July, nearby Cameron, Illinois was hit hard by a late…
March warmer, wetter than usual across Illinois April 8, 2016 11:44 am|CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Illinois’ state climatologist says last month was the 10th-warmest March on record. Illinois has now…
Wintry weather grounds flights at O’Hare, Midway airports February 15, 2016 2:28 pm|CHICAGO (AP) — Wintry weather has led to delays and more than 300 canceled flights at Chicago’s two main…
Impact of Monday’s storms linger as power outages continue December 29, 2015 10:26 pm|Monday’s severe winter storms may be dissipating over the northern Atlantic Ocean now, but the Midwest is still…
Bitter weather slams area December 28, 2015 8:36 pm|Between midnight and noon today, the Galesburg Public Safety Building received 134 calls related to freezing rain and…
Tornado touches down near Macomb December 24, 2015 9:26 pm|Last night’s weather was intense, but had little impact in the immediate area. Other locations affected were not…
High winds destroy property, leave many without power November 12, 2015 7:06 am|Downed trees, hanging power lines and ruined buildings. Last night’s intense weather left its mark on Knox and…
Knox County Fair Successful Despite Weather Conditions, Budget Impasse July 22, 2015 12:29 pm|The Knox County Fair had several visitors, despite weather conditions that prevented some of the grandstand shows.
National Weather Service Issues Severe Thunder Storm and Flash Flood Warnings Over Weekend June 15, 2015 2:00 pm|Over the weekend, Knox County saw several severe thunderstorm warnings and flash flood warnings issued by the National…
900 Runners Estimated at “Soggy” Run Galesburg Run June 8, 2015 1:31 pm|Around 7 a.m. yesterday, the corner of Simmons and Prairie streets in Galesburg were full with runners, volunteers,…
March Proves Colder and Snowier Than Usual in Illinois April 3, 2015 3:48 pm|CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Illinois’ state climatologist says March was both colder than normal and unusually snowy.