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Weather Alert

Weather Alert

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

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 108 expected.

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

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

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.

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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Southern Illinois Back to School expo canceled; donations sought for 2026 event

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Back to School

CARTERVILLE, Ill. (WSIL) -- The Franklin-Williamson Positive Youth Development Action Team (FW-PYD) announced the cancellation of the 2025 Southern Illinois Back to School Expo. Funding challenges led to this difficult decision.

The organization said this decision will, unfortunately, be inconvenient and challenging for families in Southern Illinois for the upcoming 2025 - 2026 school year. However, they are actively seeking new opportunities to hold the event in 2026.

The organization will also share alternative Back-to-School resources on their to assist families in 2025 and welcome additional partners and supporters for future events.

"We are also accepting donations for the 2026 SI BTS Expo," FW-PYD said. The team said they appreciate the community's patience and support as they work to revive the expo.

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