Tom Collins

Reporter for Shaw Media. Married to Carol, dual U.S.-Irish citizen, Rutgers graduate and 4th Degree knight.

[Tom Collins @NT_Court]

The folks in Mendota and Earlville should stay alert this evening.

[NWS Chicago @NWSChicago]

A couple of rounds of thunderstorms are anticipated around the area today, first during the earlier half of the afternoon and again this evening with lesser coverage expected during the late afternoon. Some storms may be strong to severe. #ILwx #INwx

[Tom Collins @NT_Court]

You gotta hand it to them, though. They usually finger a way to get their point across.

[🇻🇦 Fr Victor Feltes @StuffForSisters]

They can't say.

[Tom Collins @NT_Court]

The Illinois Valley remains in good shape, but check the dry conditions along the Wisconsin state line. Sure looks as if the coming rain is needed.

https://t.co/SFozWchhEe

[National Weather Service @NWS]

“It’s Summer, it’s Hot.” We hear ya, but this is no ordinary heat. Several all-time heat records are likely to be broken across the Eastern U.S. this weekend, with triple-digit heat up and down the East Coast. Stay hydrated, have a cooling plan and #StayCoolforthe4th

[NWS Chicago @NWSChicago]

Peak afternoon heat index values of of 100-110 degrees will continue through Thursday before periods of thunderstorms bring slightly cooler (but still warm) weather by Independence Day.

[Tom Collins @NT_Court]

I took a morning walk and was stunned by the oppressive humidity. PLEASE be careful out there.

[NWS Chicago @NWSChicago]

The heat waves continues today and is likely to persist through at least Thursday. Periods of thunderstorms are expected to bring some relief from the heat late Thursday and especially Friday into Independence Day.

[Tom Collins @NT_Court]

And because the ridiculous hype on fellow Colorado product Travis Hunter has worked so brilliantly for the #Jaguars so far. #sarcasm

[NFL Rumors @nflrums]

🚨🚨 #Jaguars could be a potential suitor for #Browns Shedeur Sanders as they look to upgrade the backup QB spot behind Trevor Lawrence.

[Tom Collins @NT_Court]

It’s good to be the king!

[Steven Isserlis @StevenIsserlis]

A very happy 100th to Mel Brooks! And thank you for all the joy.
“As long as the world is turning and spinning, we’re gonna be dizzy and we’re gonna make mistakes.”
“Hope for the Best. Expect the worst. Life is a play. We’re unrehearsed.”
“Life literally abounds in comedy."

[Tom Collins @NT_Court]

Agreed. Having said that, the English are notoriously poor at advancing the causes of their holy men and women and, to a lesser extent, poor at encouraging veneration of their existing saints.

[Kathryn Jean Lopez @kathrynlopez]

England has some remarkable martyrs. We ought to know them better.

[Tom Collins @NT_Court]

Darnold isn’t wrong. But it’s worth noting that Peyton Manning, Kurt Warner, John Elway, and Ben Roethlisberger didn’t always shine in the Big One. You earned your way into an exclusive club, Sam.

[NFL Rumors @nflrums]

🚨🚨 #Seahawks Sam Darnold: I didn't play great in the Super Bowl, "kinda bummed" to win that way.

[NWS Chicago @NWSChicago]

The first bona fide heat wave of the summer is on the way next week. Take steps to prepare for the heat and plan ahead if you have outdoor activities scheduled! #ILwx #INwx

[Tom Collins @NT_Court]

Then again, nobody tells you in J-school that 80% of reporting is waiting for the phone to ring.

[Kathryn Jean Lopez @kathrynlopez]

That’s brutal.

[Tom Collins @NT_Court]

And I notice, with approval, that the most (obviously) well-read in this @coynewriter collection is, “A Course Called Ireland.” Read it six times, myself.

[GolfTraveler Joe ⛳️ @GolfTravelerJoe]

Yeah so, I have a @coynewriter cubby in my man cave doesn’t everyone??

[Tom Collins @NT_Court]

Northern Illinois could use more rain, but the Illinois Valley has thankfully returned to normal.

https://t.co/SFozWchhEe

[Steve Daines @SteveDaines]

60-80% of unborn children diagnosed with Down syndrome in America are aborted. This is discrimination at best, and eugenics at worst.

I urge my colleagues to support my “Protecting Individuals with Down Syndrome Act” to end discrimination against unborn children with disabilities and affirm that every life has dignity and worth.

[Tom Collins @NT_Court]

Captured.

[🇻🇦 Fr Victor Feltes @StuffForSisters]

We're all trying to find the guy who stole the hamburgers!

[Tom Collins @NT_Court]

Yippee

[NWS Chicago @NWSChicago]

Hot and humid conditions are likely to develop across the region next week. High temperatures may exceed 90°F, and peak heat index values may exceed 100°F for several consecutive days. #ILwx #INwx

[Archbishop Sheen @FultonSheen]

Tickets available 6/23/26 at 10am CDT

[Tom Collins @NT_Court]

Thank you for promoting this incredibly powerful devotion.

[Kathryn Jean Lopez @kathrynlopez]

How insomnia led me to a friendship with 'Sleeping St. Joseph' https://t.co/TZLPCtQPMa