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The Weather Bureau Chronicles: Peoria, Springfield

Illinois is known for its wide variety of weather. Major winter storms, deadly tornadoes, spectacular heat and cold waves -- Illinois has it all.

Through the assistance of the Illinois State Water Survey and the National Weather Service offices that serve Illinois, here is a look at small bits of weather trivia for each day of the year. The central part of Illinois is emphasized, but significant weather events elsewhere in the state are included.