Light Snowfall to Blanket Northern Illinois and Indiana, Commute Disruptions Anticipated Friday

Country Herald is a community news platform for Kankakee, Iroquois, and Will County. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Chicago, IL – Light snowfall is forecasted to disrupt travel across northern Illinois and northwest Indiana late Thursday into Friday morning. The National Weather Service issued a Special Weather Statement for the region, warning … Read more

Northern Utah to See Heavy Snowfall Friday Through Sunday, Up to 12 Inches in Some Areas

Country Herald is a community news platform for Kankakee, Iroquois, and Will County. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Salt Lake City, UT – A powerful winter storm will bring significant snowfall to northern and central Utah starting Friday. Forecasters predict accumulations of 3-6 inches in mountain areas, with localized totals reaching 12 … Read more

Northern Ohio Red Cross seeking volunteers to assist with California wildfires

The American Red Cross is seeking volunteers to staff emergency shelters for individuals displaced by the wildfires in southern California, as announced on Wednesday morning. According to Christy Peters, Regional Communications Manager, Fox 8 News has reported that the Northern Ohio Region is currently assessing the availability of their volunteers. ”Here in northern Ohio, we … Read more

Northern California And Arizona Firefighters Join Forces To Tackle Raging Fires In Los Angeles

Firefighters from Northern California and neighboring Arizona have been dispatched to Southern California as wildfires continue to wreak havoc in Los Angeles County. Fires ignited on Tuesday afternoon due to the rapid spread of high-speed winds, called the Santa Ana winds. These winds swiftly carried the flames from a small fire into Pacific Palisades, an … Read more