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Weather Alert

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON CDT /1 PM EDT/ SATURDAY
TO 7 PM CDT /8 PM EDT/ TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heat index values 100 to 109 expected.

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

* WHEN...From noon CDT /1 PM EDT/ Saturday to 7 PM CDT /8 PM EDT/
Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...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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City of Benton starts using suggestion boxes

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By Maya Skinner

BENTON (WSIL) -- The city of Benton wants to make it easier for residents to give feedback about the town, with a suggestion box.

Two weeks ago, city officials placed suggestion boxes at the library, city hall lobby, and Buzz Coffee Shop.

The mission is to let citizens write their ideas and opinions freely, with the option of staying anonymous.

Community Relations Director, Rachel Gartner says she's hoping for an overflow of suggestions to make the city better.

"The goal was to, kind of think old school with it, and what was a way that we could get our residents to engage with us, whether it was a great idea, or a concern, or just simply a suggestion," she said.

Gartner says the city will read the suggestions every two weeks and before council meetings.

Suggestion Box Locations:

Benton Public Library

City Hall Lobby

Benton West City Chamber of Commerce

Buzz Coffee Shop

Mary's Coin Laundry

Franklin County Hospital