217 Today: How does the weather affect autumn leaf colors?

Monday, October 13, 2025

Today’s headlines: 

• Investigators are looking for the cause of a fire that prompted the rescue of 9 people and a dog.
• The Illinois Governor’s Budget Office is predicting a 2 billion dollar deficit next fiscal year.
• Illinois lawmakers are back in Springfield this week for – what they are saying – will be a jam packed, 6-day veto session.
• The Krannert Center for Performing Arts in Urbana was immersed in Arab culture Saturday evening.

In today’s deep dive, we're getting closer to peak fall leaf color season. Find out specifically why the leaves turn yellow and how weather can affect the colors.

217 Today is produced by Stephanie Orellana. Reporting today contributed by Reginald Hardwick, Mawa Iqbal, Layli Nazarova and Trent Ford.