This Rain Gage at North Austin might seem like a simple weather station. It’s not, it’s a silent witness to a century of Chicago’s climate. The USGS, the United States Geological Survey, installed it in 2019. They record the amount of rain that falls here. This helps them to watch the changing weather. It also tells them about the changing water levels in Chicago. Why is all this important? Imagine living in this busy city, where buildings and roads make the water flow into strange places. It gets harder for the water to seep into the ground. This can be a real problem for the city’s health. The rain gauge helps scientists track the amount of water that falls and see if there’s enough for everyone.
Congregation Or Torah
Rabbi Zvi Engel’s leadership guides Congregation Or Torah. This impressive Modern Orthodox Synagogue stands proudly in Skokie Illinois. It’s one