(Undated) -- The current forecast is calling for the first heat wave of the summer. DTN Ag Meteorologist, John Baranick, says much of Illinois can expect 90-degree temperatures Saturday through Monday with heat index readings into the triple digits. Baranick says if you plan to be outside at all this weekend, it is goi...

(Undated) - Look out for the summer sun, heat and humidity this weekend. With the forecast of temperatures in the 90's and an afternoon heat indices that will bump up against the century mark, the American Red Cross reminds you of some basic summer safety tips. Stay inside during the hottest parts of the day. Drink ple...

(Undated) - If you've traveled through the area recently, you've no doubt come across some dedicated bike riders. The riders are part of the "Race Across America." According to event organizers, for 43 years, "Race Across America" (RAAM) has been challenging ultra cyclists from around the globe to p...

(Undated) - This time of year brings the need to get out and mow the yard. Authorities are again reminding everyone to keep the clippings off the roads. Not only is it illegal, but it is also potentially dangerous to those on a motorcycle. The addition of debris on the road can cause loss of traction and control for a ...

(Undated) -- Today is "Juneteenth," a holiday that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. On June 19, 1865, Union Army Major General, Gordon Granger, issued General Order No. 3 in Galveston, Texas, proclaiming that enslaved African Americans in that area were free. This was more than two years ...