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Weather Alert

Weather Alert

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

Big Muddy River near Plumfield and Murphysboro.

.Levels will continue to fall on the Big Muddy River, dropping
below flood stage near Plumfield Sunday, and near Murphysboro
Tuesday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

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...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE SUNDAY EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Big Muddy River near Plumfield.

* WHEN...Until late Sunday evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:30 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 23.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
Sunday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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Local health department hosts Chronic Disease Self-Management workshop

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(WSIL) -- A local health department is hosting a workshop to help adults and kids living with an on-going health condition.

Starting Monday, the ¾ÅÓÎÌåÓý 7 Health Department is hosting "Take Charge of your Health."

The workshop is for adults with Diabetes, Arthritis, Lung Disease, Parkinson's or other chronic conditions.

Clarissa Johnson with the ¾ÅÓÎÌåÓý 7 Health Department says the program will help answer questions patients or caregivers may have.

"Participants will get the support they need from certified volunteer leaders. They’ll learn practical ways to deal with pain, fatigue and other symptoms, discover better nutrition and exercise choices. They will also learn better ways to talk with their doctor and family about their health, and setting and achieving goals." said Johnson. 

The workshop is free and classes will be on Monday afternoons from 1:30 pm to 4 pm from July 25 to September 5th.

For more information, or to register, contact ¾ÅÓÎÌåÓý 7 Health Department at 618-634-2297 or email [email protected] or [email protected] . You can also learn more online at

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