What is what time is the eclipse in illinois?

Here's the information about the eclipse in Illinois, formatted in markdown with links:

The Total Solar Eclipse on April 8, 2024, will be a significant event for Illinois. Southern Illinois is in the path of totality, experiencing the longest duration of darkness in the state.

• Timing (Southern Illinois - Carbondale area): The eclipse will begin as a partial eclipse around 11:50 AM CDT. Totality will begin around 1:58 PM CDT and last for approximately 4 minutes. The partial eclipse will end around 3:15 PM CDT.

• Partial Eclipse Timing (Northern Illinois - Chicago area): Chicago will experience a partial solar eclipse. The eclipse will begin around 12:51 PM CDT, reach its maximum at approximately 2:07 PM CDT, and end around 3:22 PM CDT. The maximum obscuration in Chicago will be about 94%.

• Important Note: Remember to use proper Eye Protection during all phases of the partial eclipse before and after totality (in the path of totality) or during the entire eclipse if viewing from outside the path of totality. Only during the brief period of totality is it safe to remove eye protection.