Colder Winters And Warmer Springs Mark 1977 in NIU Review
NIU climatologists report 1977 had the coldest winter in history by persistence of cold across Illinois, followed by the warmest spring on record. May was the coldest month with six unusual months that year, while 1976 had seven. Despite overall near normal annual averages, daily patterns were extreme with a late winter freeze, rapid February rise, and a May hotter than June anomaly. Heat island effects boosted 90-plus days in Chicago and Rockford.
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Illinois
Northern Illinois University
Jack Willmon
NIU
Willmon
Villmow
Willmow
Chicago
Rockford
Dopey the killer whale plays erratic role in Foyle saga
In November a 25 foot killer whale named Dopey Dick swam into the River Foyle in Northern Ireland and drew Londonderry Catholics and Protestants together for six days. The whale later washed ashore on an Irish island. experts say it is likely Dopey. The cause of death remains unknown.
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Dublin
Ireland
UPI
Dopey Dick
River Foyle
Northern Ireland
Londonderry
Dopey
Foyle
Craigavon
Patrick Johnston
Tim Simpson
Creggin
Joliet Junior College to Host Prairie 8 Student District Convention
Joliet Junior College will host the Prairie 8 District convention on Thursday Feb 9 with about 250 high school students from eight counties. They will elect officers for 1978 1979 and enjoy Joliet East Joliet Catholic St Francis Academy and Romeoville High as members. The JJC Jazz Band will entertain and three planetarium programs are planned for attendees.
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Joliet Junior College
Prairie 8
Illinois Association of Student Councils
St. Francis Academy
Joliet East
Joliet Catholic
Romeoville High Schools
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Hancock Jewelry & Gifts
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Dwight
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Morris
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Des Rochers
Paramedics Ambulance Service
Ill
Medicare
Public Aid
Bryant
Bryant Buildings, Inc
Plainfield, Ill
Bank OF Seneca
Seneca High School
Orion Samuelson
WGN Radio & Television
Community State Bank OF Seneca
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