Category: State of Illinois

Featured Image (Above): A funnel cloud is spotted in Beardstown, Illinois, on Saturday. (AccuWeather photo/Blake Naftel, https://www.accuweather.com/en/weather-news/photos-tornado-outbreak-strikes-illinois-on-1st-day-of-december/70006778, December 1, 2018) Declaration enables access to state emergency and recovery services SPRINGFIELD – Gov. Bruce Rauner today declared Christian County a state disaster area after severe storms and tornadoes ripped across Illinois. More than 20 people were injured in the storm and hundreds of structures were damaged or destroyed. “After seeing the destruction first-hand, we are extremely fortunate that no lives were lost in this storm,” Rauner said. “Our hearts and thoughts go out to those impacted.  The State is providing...

Preparedness is key to surviving Illinois winters SPRINGFIELD, IL – The official start of winter is still nearly two months away but much of the state has already experienced its first frost and, in some areas, its first snowfall. This sets the stage for a potentially long winter so the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) is recommending people start taking steps to ensure they’re prepared to stay safe and warm throughout the winter months. Driving on snow or ice-covered roads can be extremely hazardous. Before starting a trip when the weather is bad, be sure to check road conditions...