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Weather Alert

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT /8 PM EDT/
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Daily heat index values of 100 to 107.

* WHERE...Portions of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana,
western Kentucky, and southeast Missouri.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT /8 PM EDT/ Friday.

* IMPACTS...Prolonged exposure to hot temperatures and high
humidity may cause heat illnesses.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The first prolonged stretch of heat and
humidity of the season will amplify health impacts. Health
impacts will build with each successive day in the heat and
humidity.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early
morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat
exhaustion and heat stroke.

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2021 Du Quoin State Fair kicks off

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DU QUOIN FAIR
By Maya Skinner

DU QUOIN (WSIL) -- If you're craving corn dogs, live entertainment, and carnival rides, you can find all that and more at the Du Quoin State Fair.

There were hundreds of people out at the fairgrounds Friday. Although it was hot, some families say they were happy to be back at the fair after it was canceled last year because of the pandemic.

If you haven't visited the fair yet, the Illinois Department of Labor says inspectors have been inspecting the rides all week and their workers will be at the fair in case anything goes wrong.

They say attendees can also stay safe by paying attention to guidelines for rides, staying hydrated and keeping your phone in a safe place.

Several officials, including Governor JB Pritzker and Illinois' First Lady, attended the ribbon cutting and then there was The Twilight Parade.

Here's what some families had to say about the fair:

"I think I'm going to go on a big, big ride," said Benton resident, Crista Royster.

"We really missed it last year for Covid and stuff. So, as soon as they were talking about line-ups and the dates they were going to start, we were really jumping on that. It was exciting," said Benton resident, Ashley Royster.

"Of course it's good, especially for the kids. Our son is here and he's just old enough to like collect the candy and we're here with some friends. So it's good to hang out with his buddies too," said Du Quoin resident, Nicholas Hirsch.

And if you have concerns about , there are sanitation stations and 6-feet markers for attendees.

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