After months of drought conditions, local farmers are breathing a sigh of relief at the rain that has fallen so far.
The ongoing drought means weeks of lake levels dropping across central Illinois, but the recent rain has been good news.
Every county in central Illinois is dealing with some level of drought. Many counties around Champaign are dealing with extreme drought conditions.
Every county in central Illinois is dealing with some level of drought. Many counties around Champaign are dealing with extreme drought conditions.
Sullivan joins Decatur in asking residents to conserve water during the ongoing drought in Central Illinois.
Sullivan joins Decatur in asking residents to conserve water during the ongoing drought in Central Illinois.
Lake Decatur is currently four feet below normal levels, but there is hope the dry weather will end in the next two to three months.