IL: Lake Michigan losing too much water

May. 7, 2013
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources proposes tighter regulations for those who draw water out of the lake.

After drought, moisture returns, albeit a bit too much...

Apr. 17, 2013
Soil moisture is back to normal, marking the end of a long drought, but now rain is getting in the way of planting.

Flooding in a drought year

Mar. 19, 2013
For months we were hearing about low water, now we’re hearing about flood warnings. Why that makes sense, and what you can do to prepare.

With all the snow, are we still in a drought?

Feb. 26, 2013
While you may think of the snow as a big hassle, farmers across the state are cheering.

What’s causing record-low lake levels?

Jan. 31, 2013
Here’s a hint: It’s not the bottled-water industry. It’s something much, much bigger.

Climate Change warnings in sharp relief

Jan. 16, 2013
The draft of a new report on climate change minces no words — global warming could have severe impacts. Here's what it means for the Midwest.

What happens if the water in Lake Michigan keeps disappearing?

Jan. 7, 2013
Water levels hit an all-time low in Lake Michigan in December. Without a turnaround, shipping, fishing and the economies of whole towns are at risk.

Mississippi River rock removal brings relief to shippers

Dec. 20, 2012
“The barges can’t get through there, they’ll just tear their bottoms right out,” explained Chicago tugboat owner John Kindra.

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