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posted by Isabel Miller
Tuesday, Jun 6, 23 @ 7:30 am

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If there is such a thing as perfect (but really dry) weather, this morning we have it in the 217.

Comment by Give Me A Break Tuesday, Jun 6, 23 @ 8:34 am
More folks on the early train (and in the parking lot) I have seen at my Metra station since COVID.

Comment by OneMan Tuesday, Jun 6, 23 @ 8:52 am
Looks like another day of drought today.

Comment by Nick Name Tuesday, Jun 6, 23 @ 8:53 am
Dry.

Dew points have been so low here in central Illinois this late spring/early summer its really be something to see just how comfortable 89-91 degrees can be.

Comment by Cool Papa Bell Tuesday, Jun 6, 23 @ 9:22 am
Last time we got literally any drops of rain here was May 19 - eyeballing that line dropping out of Wisconsin this morning and hoping for something.

Comment by The Truth Tuesday, Jun 6, 23 @ 9:34 am
Drought continues.
Spahn and Sain and pray for rain.

Comment by Gravitas Tuesday, Jun 6, 23 @ 9:38 am
Lack of rain is getting concerning.

Comment by Downstate Tuesday, Jun 6, 23 @ 9:50 am
Mostly sunny and mild today here in beautiful DuPage County. Taking care of some yard work before it heats up again. Wish I could send some of our on-and-off rain to folks that need it.

Comment by Friendly Bob Adams Tuesday, Jun 6, 23 @ 9:55 am
This drought reminds me of a song by Dan Seals - You Plant Your Fields. Great song for life.

Comment by H-W Tuesday, Jun 6, 23 @ 10:02 am
truly don’t know how I will find the energy to keep the garden going this year. too hot, too dry. yes, even as it is cooler now.

Comment by Amalia Tuesday, Jun 6, 23 @ 10:27 am
Watering the garden is on the agenda. Beautiful day to be outside.

Comment by Pot calling kettle Tuesday, Jun 6, 23 @ 10:41 am
Some brief showers in western Illinois on Sunday, but more hot/dry weather in general unless Wednesday brings a bit of reprieve.

Comment by Former ILSIP Tuesday, Jun 6, 23 @ 11:23 am
Looking forward to the 55th annual International Snowmobile Congress that will be held in Moline at the Vibrant Arena at the Mark. Started today with a car ride to Hopedale, Il snowmobile Museum. Over 360 attendees from Canada and United States snowbelt will be there to attend meetings of the many different organizations involved with snowmobiling and while meeting up with some old friends and making some new friends. The Illinois Association of Snowmobile Clubs is hosting the annual event. Yes, snowmobiling is still a very active sport, just not as much in Illinois as before!

Comment by Snowman61 Tuesday, Jun 6, 23 @ 11:28 am
Nature has blessed my biota with a pair of Eagles fishing and hunting goslings all week long. Incredible sight…

Comment by flea Tuesday, Jun 6, 23 @ 12:06 pm
Camp Ondesonk has started another season in Ozark, Illinois with kids from all over the state of Illinois (and beyond) attending the first week. Having traveled to or lived in all corners of Illinois it is probably the most beautiful large piece of privately held land in the state I know of. I’m sure there are a few people at the statehouse who attended. Isabel, a Camp O kid, will be glad to know her little sisters are having great weather so far this week.

Comment by Devin Miller Tuesday, Jun 6, 23 @ 1:07 pm