A day that was supposed to be filled with happiness and joy as people shared their day with that special someone quickly changed shortly after 3pm when a gunman opened fire at Northern Illinois University.  The shooting took place in Cole Hall where many students pass through everyday.  For those who were on campus time seemed to stand still as something that seemed completely surreal was actually happening.  When it was all over 22 people were injured and a few minutes ago a 7th fatality was confirmed.

     Though this is a website dedicated to weather, a tragedy like this strikes very close to home.  One of our StormTeam members attends NIU full time and is a resident there.  Many of our members have family and friends that attend there also.  Thankfully everyone we know is safe and unharmed.  For those people who aren't as fortunate as we are, we here at TransitWeather have you in our hearts and prayers and offer our deepest condolences. Today we are all Huskies.