Severe storm is forecast in Illinois this weekend

Another severe storm is forecast for central Illinois. The storm predicted for Saturday afternoon and into Saturday night is ...

Heat indices could reach 100 in Springfield this week

SPRINGFIELD – Central Illinois is expected to be hot and rainy this week. The hottest days will be Tuesday and Wednesday.
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Heavy storm damage at Springfield's APL

A storm packing strong winds and possibly a tornado caused significant damage Wednesday night to Springfield's Animal ...

Sirens sound in Springfield as storms roll through

The capital city woke up to buildings at the local airport tossed around, and warped fences, along with damage to a northside ...

Much of Illinois likely to see severe weather later this week

Storms are facing most of Illinois this week, with the most severe weather forecasted for Thursday afternoon and evening.
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Buscher says Springfield's outdoor siren activation procedures will be evaluated in wake of recent tornado

Springfield’s mayor says storms last week and the city’s response are a chance to evaluate current procedures and identify areas for improvement. Many in the community have questioned why outdoor ...