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Storm-Related Closings: Thursday, April 18th

Allyson Kellner

We’ve received a lot of rain here in northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin, and more is on the way. The following is a list of some of the closings and cancelations due to extraordinary flooding in some parts of our listening area:

SCHOOLS:

-Illinois Valley Community College has canceled classes at all locations after 4:00 today. The campus closes at 4:30. The IVCC gym remains open as a Red Cross emergency shelter.

Ottawa Township High School is canceling classes for Friday.

OTHER:

-Rockford Park District: All golf courses are closed, some parks and recreation paths are closed, and softball season has been moved back to the week of May 5th.  More information at http://rockfordparkdistrict.org/index.php/news-items/587-parks-and-recreation-paths-closed-due-to-flooding

Susan is an award-winning reporter/writer at her favorite radio station. She's also WNIJ's Perspectives editor, Under Rocks contributor, and local host of All Things Considered.