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Northern Illinois University STEAM Cafe explores how waste can turn into energy
42+ min ago (221+ words) DEKALB, Ill. (WIFR) - Anyone is welcome to attend a free NIU STEAM Cafe to learn how the Kishwaukee Water Reclamation District will make the high-energy process of water treatment more environmentally sustainable. According to Green.org, proper wastewater treatment is essential…...
Shelter from the Storm: Storm Prediction Center makes changes to its convective outlook for the 2026 season
1+ hour, 32+ min ago (281+ words) Storm Prediction Center will implement several changes and updates ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Monday starts Severe Weather Preparedness week and the Storm Prediction Center will implement several changes and updates. WIFR Chief Meteorologist Kira Miner looks into the changes over the National…...
Shelter from the Storm: National Weather Service outlook
1+ hour, 42+ min ago (70+ words) Shelter from the Storm: National Weather Service outlook'WIFR Shelter from the Storm: National Weather Service outlook Shelter From the Storm Shelter From the Storm: An in-depth look at daylight saving time Shelter from the Storm: How salt helps us deal…...
Lab identifies key to chromosome variant linked to infertility
6+ hour, 33+ min ago (514+ words) KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV/Gray News) " Researchers at a lab in Kansas City believe they have made a breakthrough discovery in understanding infertility. Researchers at the Stowers Institute for Medical Research have identified, for the first time, the precise fusion…...
Sunshine today, wetter pattern plays out this week
16+ hour, 31+ min ago (182+ words) Sunshine today, wetter pattern plays out this week'WIFR - A good amount of rain to come down Sunny skies today with southeast winds 5- 10 mph and highs in the middle 40s. Low 30s tonight with a slight chance of freezing drizzle and light rain....
Sunny and pleasant start to the week with multiple rain chances ahead
19+ hour, 43+ min ago (77+ words) Sunny and pleasant start to the week with multiple rain chances ahead'WIFR Sunny and pleasant start to the week with multiple rain chances ahead Sunshine today, wetter pattern plays out this week Seasonable and sunny start to our March with…...
Pleasant start to our March with an active week ahead
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (296+ words) (WIFR) - After a cloudy and cool day Saturday, sunshine and some warmth are expected to return this afternoon. Highs will top out in the middle to upper 30s today with a fair mix of sunshine and clouds. The start of our…...
Seasonable and sunny start to our March with a warmer and wetter pattern next week
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (409+ words) (WIFR) - We've had a few flurries fall across the stateline late this morning into the early afternoon, giving us a very light dusting on grassy and elevated surfaces. We should be dry the rest of this evening with the system…...
Residents help save woodlands at Kinnikinnick Creek in Caledonia
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (316+ words) CALEDONIA, Ill. (WIFR) - Community members rolled up their sleeves on Saturday to help save the oak woodlands at Kinnikinnick Creek. From 9 a.m. to noon, Feb. 28, stateline-area residents came together at the Kinnikinnick Creek Nature Preserve to help with restoration and learn more…...
Breezy and low 60’s today, tracking snow tomorrow
3+ day, 9+ hour ago (206+ words) Breezy and low 60s today, tracking snow tomorrow'WIFR Mostly sunny and breezy this Friday with highs in the low 60s. Southwest winds 15 - 25 mph gusting up to 40 mph. With low relative humidity and strong winds its advised not to burn outdoors. Increasing clouds…...