John Jurgens

April 21, 1967 is a day many who lived in the Belvidere area remember all too well, the day a violent F-4 tornado carved a long and destructive path through the City of Murals.

The IHSA has set guidelines for coaches and athletics directors across the state to follow, making sure student-athletes and event attendees are safe.

Winter can bring a variety of weather challenges including heavy snow, ice accumulation and dangerous cold. However, a change in temperature can also wreak havoc for those who live near rivers and streams.

On the evening of April 9, 2015, an EF-4 tornado tore through northern Illinois, carving a path from northern Lee County through Ogle and DeKalb counties into Boone County.

This story was originally published Dec. 31, 2023 on WREX. The year 2023 featured many meteorological rarities all around the world, across the country, and right here in the Stateline.

According to data from Climate Central, major power outages caused by extreme weather events are becoming more common.

This story was originally published Dec. 13, 2023 on WREX. On January 31, 2019, Rockford recorded its lowest temperature ever: -31°F.

This story was originally published April 13, 2024 on WREX. Once severe thunderstorms have cleared out and there is no more threat to people or property, the National Weather Service's job is not yet done.

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