They will bring in new tools and improved work and classroom spaces for students using federal funding that was given to districts post-pandemic. tinyurl.com/2e3d96d7?utm_m…

Keep the umbrellas handy this week, especially the deeper we go into the week. That said, we still get our sunny days a times. See when the weather clears out in the forecast below. bit.ly/4aQLjHN

COUNTY BOARD: The Stephenson County Board passed a resolution declaring itself a non-sanctuary county, sparking debate over immigration's impact on the local economy and legality of enforcement. Read more from WNIJ below: wrex.com/news/stephenso…

With cloud cover moving in, gusty winds continue into the afternoon. After 3 p.m. gusts may reach near 30 mph at times. Breezy conditions remain into tonight and tomorrow as showers also creep in. Learn more here: bit.ly/3PVAJ8v

POLITICS: Ballotpedia explains the impact that term limits in state senates and state houses will have in the 2024 election. Read more below: wrex.com/news/in-2024-1…

ILLINOIS: Capitol News Illinois takes a closer look at some of the 300 bills that passed the Illinois House ahead of a Friday procedural deadline. Read more details below: wrex.com/news/capitol-b…

Monday takes us from sunny skies to cloud cover with a few spotty showers. Breezy winds also arrive today bringing an elevated fire danger. A few showers will follow us into Tuesday before we briefly cool down midweek. bit.ly/3JOrFk1

Happy Earth Day! We're off to a frosty start, but the Frost Advisory will expire at 8 a.m. Sunny skies will greet us early as well before clouds move in later along with a chance for rain. We're live with more at Goodwill with all the details, join us: bit.ly/3GBb6Wc

We wake up to some patchy frost in the morning, so have a jacket ready as you head out the door! You likely won't need it later in the day with temperatures climbing into the 60s by lunchtime. Check your Monday forecast at bit.ly/3PVAJ8v

Heads up for late this week and next weekend: April may wrap up on a very active note across the Midwest. Multiple rounds of showers and storms, some on the stronger side, are possible. Stay updated on the forecast with the 13 Weather Authority app: wrex.com/contact/apps/?…

High pressure keeps us clear, dry, and frosty for one more night, but a trailing low pressure system brings our next chance for April showers. The week ahead will not be a washout, but more active weather comes later. See when in the forecast below: wrex.com/weather/one-mo…

We have one more frosty morning coming in tomorrow! Frost Advisories go into effect from 2-8 a.m. Monday for all of northern Illinois. Temps won't be as cold, but calm and clear conditions may allow frost to develop. See how cold we get tonight at bit.ly/3NcvJuk

Today is a much better day to take your dog out for a walk or any other outside plans really. Temps make a run for the 60s this afternoon with much more sunshine. We get even warmer than this into the work week. See how warm we get at bit.ly/3NcvJuk

Sunday looks and feels a whole lot more like spring so make sure to get out there and enjoy it! Seasonable warmth is on the way, but so are more April showers and storms. Here's everything you need to know about the week's forecast: bit.ly/3vYrm2F

Today marks a somber anniversary in the Stateline. An F-4 tornado struck Belvidere 57 years ago today: April 21, 1967. The tornado left a lasting impact on the community, as John Jurgens reviews, even after more recent tornado tragedies. bit.ly/44bbuGB

Hopefully you have a nice and warm beverage in hand on this chilly Sunday morning. Plenty of sunshine will help temperatures warm up into the 50s noon, leading to a much more spring-like day to wrap up the weekend. Plan your Sunday at bit.ly/3PVAJ8v

Freeze Warnings go into effect areawide overnight as temperatures fall into the low 30s and even the upper 20s in spots. This will be the coldest night of this stretch, as tomorrow night may see some frost but that's about it. Check the temps at bit.ly/3ma2tZe

Freezes are not uncommon this time of year!

On average, we last dip to or below 32° on 4/22. But, we've had freezing temperatures as late as late May in the last 30 years, so we're not out of the woods yet! See how long frigid temps hold on this week at bit.ly/3NcvJuk

Below-freezing temperatures are expected areawide overnight, so be ready for a frosty start to our Sunday! Sunshine will be much more abundant, thankfully, helping temperatures warm up too! See how quickly we get back to the 60s in the forecast below: bit.ly/3UrO7Fu

Clouds will clear out late tonight, which combined with calming winds will allow for frost to develop overnight as temperatures fall below freezing. Keep that jacket ready in the short-term, but warmer temps are on the way! See how soon at bit.ly/3NcvJuk