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Staying physically active throughout the year
Exercise is one recommended way to improve physical and mental health. Experts suggest that adults work toward obtaining 150 minutes of moderate-...
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Fall is Here, so is El Niño!
Update from Trent Ford, Illinois State Climatologist (217-244-1330; twford@illinois.edu)September is...
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Give us a severe weather break, already!
Weather update and outlook from Illinois State Climatologist, Trent Ford.Following the warmest April on record in Illinois, May cooled us down a bit...
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From Northeastern Illinois (DuPage County): Tornadoes and extreme weather events
On the evening of June 11, a tornado touched down in Bartlett and continued southeast bound towards Naperville, Lisle and Northern Indiana. A total...
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Illinois study reveals another reason to save the world’s trees
All over the world, from Oregon’s old-growth forests to Queensland’s eucalyptus groves, creatures depend on trees for shelter. A new analysis from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign suggests that as the climate destabilizes, the world’s...
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Forecasting the Weather: Keeping Your Family Safe in Severe Weather

Severe weather events can be scary, but knowing what to do in these situations can help to keep you and your family safe. TV Meteorologist Nick Hausen talks about what you should do and where you should go to be prepared during severe weather watches and warnings to stay safe. Video by Illinois...
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