This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Blizzard hits Illinois livestock as farmers struggle
The Blizzard of 79 devastated farmers across northern Illinois. Feeding and watering livestock became nearly impossible as snow collapsed barn roofs and left animals without shelter. Dairy farmers in Rockford and DeKalb dumped milk due to shipping issues. Veterinarians warned of serious losses while humane groups urged heating snow for water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Champaign
UPI
Midwest
Illinois
Rockford
DeKalb
David Bromwell
Illinois Bureau of Animal Welfare
Bramwell
Donna Ewing
Illinois Hoofed Animals Humane Society
Chicago
Mrs. Ewing