The global switch to renewable energy has passed a “positive tipping point” where solar and wind power will become even cheaper and more widespread, according to two United Nations reports released Tuesday

The National Weather Service issued a red flag warning effective from noon to 9 p.m. Tuesday indicating possible fire danger for La Salle, Livingston, Grundy, Kankakee, Kendall, Will and DuPage counties.

Windy conditions are expected to hit northeastern Illinois between 4 p.m. and midnight as remnants of Hurricane Helene affect the midwest

The Fulton windmill, de Immigrant, has been overlooking the Mississippi River since 2000.

Sauk Valley residents can expect to see up to 3½ inches of rain and chances for some thunderstorms over the next few days.

DeKalb County government officials are seeking additional guidance and inviting the public to weigh in on a new state law which requires counties to make uniform existing regulations on solar and wind farm developments.

Some of the changes came about to address concerns from neighbors during hearings for utility-grade solar projects, including setbacks and visual buffers.

After at least nine months of discussion and deliberation, the DeKalb County Board finally passed a final wind ordinance during its meeting Wednesday at the DeKalb County Farm Bureau

A DeKalb County hearing officer is not recommending any changes to setback requirements in the county’s draft wind energy ordinance, but thinks other regulations should be less restrictive.