'Severe' Drought Conditions Reported in Cook County as Lack of Rain Hammers Chicago Area

Illinois Farm Bureau Board Director Jeff Kirwan spoke with NBC Chicago 5 about ongoing drought conditions in northern Illinois. Kirwan said, "We went five weeks, almost six weeks without rain, and it's starting to really affect our crops. Nutrient deficiencies are showing up because the ground is so dry. We've been optimistic, but it's to the point now where we're seeing real significant damage to our crop." 

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