Ice storm could impact northern Illinois
A potentially dangerous ice threat from a winter storm this week could impact Illinois.
One of the recent atmospheric river storms that has been slamming the West Coast with heavy rain and mountain snow could develop into the latest round of winter weather.
Beginning Wednesday, the system will impact Illinois with northern parts of the state expected to receive freezing rain, while the rest of the state will see a steady rain.
Burn awareness week
This is National Burn Awareness Week and the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal is raising awareness about preventing burn injuries and fires in the home.
This year’s theme, “Burn Prevention Starts Where You Live,” highlights practical steps to reduce burn hazards in kitchens, bathrooms, sleeping areas, and storage spaces.
The American Burn Association reports each year there is an estimated 1 person per 10,000 people in the U.S. requiring inpatient hospitalization at a burn center.
State reports 2024 deer harvest numbers
Hunters in Illinois harvested a preliminary total of 170,758 deer during all 2024-2025 archery and firearm seasons, which concluded Jan. 19. That is compared to just over 160,000 the year before.
Hunters took 46.2% females and 53.7% males. Eighteen northern Illinois counties were open to the special CWD season, which is used to assist in slowing the spread of chronic wasting disease in the Illinois deer herd.
