Peoria rainfall deficit improves, but drought persists

Peoria rainfall deficit improves, but drought persists

Peoria, Ill. (WMBD) -- After a dry end to June, portions of central Illinois picked up some much needed rain last week, but the benefits have not been felt area wide. Here's a look at where we stand as of July 14th. Since July 1st most areas west of the Illinois River have faired better those in the east with most locations seeing some where between 1.5" to 3.0" of rainfall. Meanwhile, most areas east of the Illinois River have seen less than an…