Though a moderate drought is not uncommon for the suburbs, the dry weather leading to this year’s conditions is: Last month was the Chicago area’s fourth-driest May on record. Impacts have been limited so far, but experts say the weather could be further cause for agricultural and ecological concern if we don’t see enough rain in the coming months.
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