The Department of Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Illinois maintains a website with current local weather conditions and live radar. For a complete weather forecast, call 351-2900. In the Summer, storm and tornado warnings are not uncommon. Regular television and radio programs will frequently be interrupted with weather information during these times. In the Winter, local schools, businesses, and activities are occasionally closed because of heavy snow and ice.
Most international visitor come here via Chicago.
Driving If you will be driving a car in the United States, you should be aware that the rules for driving in the U.S. may be very different from the rules in your home country. A publication called Rules of the Road explains all of the driving laws and requirements for the state of Illinois. You can obtain a copy of Rules of the Road from the International Faculty and Staff Affairs office. The Rules of the Road publication is also available at the Illinois Secretary of State's website. Knowing these rules is truly a matter of life or death.