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Weather Alert

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...

Big Muddy River near Plumfield and Murphysboro.

.Levels on the Big Muddy River will continue to drop, falling below
flood stage at Plumfield Sunday, and at Murphysboro Monday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

&&

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MONDAY, APRIL 21...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Big Muddy River near Plumfield.

* WHEN...Until Monday, April 21.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:00 PM CDT Monday the stage was 25.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
late Sunday evening and continue falling to 19.1 feet Monday,
April 21.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

Thieves steal thousands of dollars in shoes from local charity

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CARMI (WSIL) -- Thieves stole shoes and work boots from a local charity. 

Carmi Police say they received information about a burglary at 115 S. Locust Street around Noon Saturday. 

The thieves stole several thousand dollars' worth of shoes from the Carmi Christmas Elves that were being distributed to Veterans and children in need throughout White County. 

The theft took place sometime between Tuesday, November 1, and Saturday, November 5. 

The shoes and boots stolen consisted of Converse, Fila, Under Armor, Thorogood, Wolverine among other brands and ranged in various different sizes.

Several items of evidence were collected from the scene. 

The public is asked to contact the Carmi Police Department at 618-382-4633 with any information with regards to this incident. The public is also reminded they can call Crime Stoppers and remain anonymous. The number for Crime Stoppers is 1-800-637-3577.

A $500.00 Crime Stoppers reward is being offered for information that leads to the arrest of a suspect.

Do you want to help the Kicks for Kids program? You can to donate. 

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