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Behind The Mic: Meteorologist Ed Kieser returns to Illinois Public Media

 No, your ears were not deceiving you. Meteorologist Ed Kieser gave the forecast on Friday morning, June 26. After a 16-year break, WILL-AM/FM/TV's former full-time meteorologist is back to team up with Andrew Pritchard. Learn more about his return, his career in meteorology, and what this partnership means for local weather coverage.
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Behind The Mic: Meteorologist Ed Kieser returns to Illinois Public Media
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