Volunteers & staff are increasing & improving habitat for native Illinois prairie species 50 miles southwest of Chicago along historic US Route 66.
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ALT Illustrations of an orange-colored city skyline with buildings of varying heights. Most of the building windows are dark, but there are a few windows lit up, including one showing the silhouette of an older adult. Above this window, there is a billboard that says, "Heat warning." Additional text says, "Why is extreme heat so dangerous? Heat becomes especially dangerous if it lingers for more than one day. Hot days and warm nights don't give our bodies enough time to cool down. Heat islands can intensify extremely hot weather, which can cause breathing problems, heat cramps, heat stroke, and may lead to illness of even death. What can you do? Check on your friends, family, and neighbors during heat waves. Wear light, loose-fitting clothing and drink water often. Don't wait until you are thirsty. Avoid unnecessary hard work or activities if you are outside or in a building without air conditioning. Stay in an air-conditioned area. Air conditioning is the strongest protective factor again
ALT The NOAA NWS Storm Prediction Center has upgraded a portion of the area to a threat level 4/5 (Moderate Risk) for severe storms later today into this evening, shaded in red on the map, which is for areas primarily south of I-80. Within the level 4/5 area, the main concerns include damaging tornadoes (potentially strong) and/or destructive hail >=2" in diameter. To read the text of the outlook discussion, go to: https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/outlook/day1otlk.html
