drought

Illinois state climatologist Trent Ford said Bloomington received less than one inch of rain in September, making it the fourth driest since recordkeeping began in the 1890s. October is currently on pace to rank as the driest since 1964.

State climatologist Trent Ford with the Illinois State Water Survey said, as of Wednesday morning, the Town of Normal has received 4.3 inches of rain since April 1. Only 1992 was drier, said Ford.