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Highs in the Low 70s and Hit-or-Miss Showers Expected for Rockford, Freeport, and Beloit on Halloween as Rain Chances Climb Late Week

ROCKFORD, Ill. — The Stateline region of northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin is in for more clouds and a turn toward wetter weather this week. Even so, mild temperatures are here to stay through the rest of October and into the first days of November. Highs are expected to stay in the 70s for the foreseeable future. On Halloween, trick-or-treaters may dodge most raindrops, with only a hit-or-miss shower in the forecast.

Rockford, IL · 15d

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Illinois Severe Weather Training Coming to DuPage County Nov 11

Meteorology students will teach severe weather observation skills in Glen Ellyn on Nov. 11.

Glen Ellyn, IL · 17d

We Are Illinois

Rockford Temps Still Mild, But Our First Snowfall of Season Could Be Close

Temperatures are staying mild across Rockford, but snowfall season is getting closer. Discover when the first measurable snow typically arrives and how 2025 set a historic pace.

Rockford, IL · 20d

WIFR

Turning cloudy but still warm this weekend

Wisconsin · 18d

sevenlakes.news

No Frost or Freeze Expected Through the End of October for Chicago, Rockford, Peoria, and Carbondale as Warm Weather Sets Lilacs Blooming Again

ILLINOIS — The rest of October is expected to end on a warm note across Illinois, with no frost or freeze in the forecast. A new outlook valid from October 22 through October 31 shows no frost risk anywhere in the state. It has been so warm that some plants are blooming again, including reports of lilac bushes flowering. Heading into November, there are no signs of sustained cold weather either.

Illinois · 19d

Country Herald

Illinois Winter 2026-27: Chicago's Snow History Beyond El Niño

Chicago, Rockford and Springfield could still face snow, ice and travel disruptions into March.

Chicago, IL · 22d

WSPY NEWS

Weather cancellations leave Oswego facing $35,000 loss on special events

The village of Oswego is projected to finish 2026 with a $35,120 loss in its special events program after severe weather forced the cancellation of two major community events. Village Events Manager Kelly Bertog presented the financial outlook during Tuesday's Committee of the Whole meeting. The Special Event Fund is expected to end the year with $544,371, down from $579,491.

Oswego, IL · 21d

WIFR

Lots of warm weather through the weekend

Rockford, IL · 20d

WIFR

Warm sunshine with above average temperatures

Rochelle, IL · 22d

Country Herald

Illinois Winter Outlook 2026-27: Warmer Temps, Snow Still Possible

Chicago, Rockford and Springfield face a potentially milder winter as El Niño strengthens.

Illinois · 26d

Country Herald

Northern Illinois Freeze Warning: 7 Counties at Risk Oct. 17, Rockford, Aurora, Elgin at Risk

Seven northern Illinois counties face freezing temperatures from 5 to 8 a.m. Saturday.

Rockford, IL · 26d

Country Herald

Northern Illinois Freeze Warning Tonight: Lows Near 30° Oct. 17

ROCKFORD, IL – Residents across northern Illinois are being urged to protect sensitive plants Friday, October 16, as temperatures are expected to plunge near or slightly below freezing overnight. Freeze warnings and frost advisories have been issued for portions of the region, with the coldest conditions expected early Saturday morning.

Rockford, IL · 26d

KWQC

Strong Winds Today, Freeze Warning Tonight, Warm-Up Ahead for Quad Cities

Tonight will be the coldest night in quite some time. A Freeze Warning is in effect for areas generally north of a line from Fairfield, Iowa, to Sterling, Illinois. Temperatures in these areas could drop to around 32 degrees or colder. A Frost Advisory is in effect for the rest of the area.

Sterling, IL · 26d

WIFR

Chilly and windy Friday ahead

Ogle County, IL · 26d

FOX6Now.com Milwaukee

Milwaukee Weather: Wind picking, up, more rain, weekend frost/freeze

MILWAUKEE - Freeze Watch for Sheboygan, Fond du Lac, Dodge, Washington, Jefferson, Waukesha and Walworth counties from 1am to 9am on Saturday. Rain will get a little lighter and more scattered overnight. The wind will pick up out of the NW. Temperatures in the upper 40s by sunrise. Very windy...

Milwaukee, WI · 27d

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Northern Illinois Freeze Alert: Lows Near 30° Saturday Morning Oct 17

Rockford, Belvidere and Rochelle face possible freezing temperatures as a Freeze Watch takes effect.

Ogle County, IL · 27d

We Are Illinois

Nearly 50-Degree Temperature Drop Coming to Illinois, Wisconsin

Rockford broke a daily October heat record Monday. Now thunderstorms and a dramatic temperature drop could bring a taste of winter to northern Illinois and southeastern Wisconsin.

Wisconsin · 29d

WIFR