“And [Jacob] dreamed that there was a ladder set up on the earth, the top of it reaching to heaven, and the angels of God were ascending and descending on it.” – Genesis 28:12

Last week, many in the Illinois Valley and around the state were gifted with brilliant views of the aurora borealis, commonly known as the northern lights.

Although the solar storms that trigger the light show have been particularly intense this year, and there have been other sightings of the lights this far and further south, it is still extremely rare to see them in Illinois.

Even a friend who lives in Chicago’s Loop was able to see them, despite the significant light pollution in the area. The lights were clearly visible in the photos she shared.

I was fortunate enough – on a family vacation to Traverse City,

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