Every city is famous for something. In fact, some places are famous for many things, even the Rockford area. From a bustling ...

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The 4th of July is just around the corner. If you are heading to the Mississippi River for a boating or camping trip, there ...

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Unsettled geomagnetic activity could bring northern lights to parts of the U.S. tonight (June 19–20). Space weather ...

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An air quality map shows conditions improving in the U.S. on Friday as smoke from the Canadian wildfires subsides.

Smoke from wildfires in Canada has spread more than 5,000 miles, reaching parts of Russia and Europe during the past week.

The Illinois EPA declared an Air Pollution Action Day in the Chicagoland area. Find out which counties are affected and what you should look out for.

The current auroral forecast gives those in the northern U.S. the best chance at catching the celestial show after sunset. That includes states at or above the red view line on the map below.

If conditions strengthen, the lights could become visible in parts of Oregon, Kansas and Illinois as well. The aurora viewing forecast for Monday, June 2, 2025. (NOAA SWPC) It’s worth noting, though, ...