Archive for June, 2012
NWS Issues Heat Advisory for Thursday
The immediate Illiana-area is included in a heat advisory for Thursday. The National Weather Service reports temperatures are expected to reach the triple digits in the next few days. The Heat Advisory is in affect from 12 Noon thru 7 p.m. Thursday. Counties under the advisory include Champaign, Vermilion, Ford, Iroquois, Douglas, Edgar, Coles, Moultrie, [...]
Rep.Dugan Receives Prestigious Award from Firefighters Association
SPRINGFIELD, IL – In recognition for her years of advocacy and leadership in the legislature on behalf of Illinois firefighters, state Rep. Lisa Dugan (D-Bradley) was presented with the Glen Walters Legislative Award from the Associated Fire Fighters of Illinois during its 39th Biennial Convention on June 14 in Lombard. Glenn Walters, Sr., deceased President [...]
Bloomington Airport declared “StormReady”
The National Weather Service has announced the Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington has achieved “StormReady’ status. “Weather can strike in any month, at any time,” said Chris Miller, a National Weather Service warning coordination meteorologist. “We can’t do anything about that. But what we can do is make sure we are prepared.” On Thursday, [...]
Federal funds available in Illinois for tornado fixes
HARRISBURG, Ill. (AP) — Property owners affected by the deadly February tornadoes that raked southern Illinois are eligible for federal funds for rehabbing their houses. Illinois Housing Development Authority spokeswoman Rebecca Boykin tells WSIU Radio that victims of the Feb. 29 storm that killed eight people in Harrisburg may apply for the funds to repair [...]