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Weather Alert

Weather Alert

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Illinois...

Big Muddy River near Plumfield affecting Williamson and Franklin
Counties.

Big Muddy River near Murphysboro affecting Jackson County.

.A couple more rounds of moderate to heavy rain can be expected into
the weekend. The rest of the event rainfall has been incorporated
into the river forecast.  The Big Muddy River has started to rise and
crests are expected over the next week. Now is the time to prepare
for flooding.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

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

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

&&

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON UNTIL FURTHER
NOTICE...

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Big Muddy River near Plumfield.

* WHEN...From Saturday afternoon until further notice.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 14.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
early tomorrow afternoon and continue rising to a crest of
28.1 feet Tuesday evening.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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Weather Alert

.Showers and storms have produced 2 to 5 inches of rainfall across
most of the Quad State since Wednesday. A few isolated zones have
received as much as 8 inches as of early this morning. Another 4 to
8 inches of rainfall forecast through Sunday will result in a
particularly dangerous flooding and flash flooding situation.

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Flash flooding and flooding caused by excessive rainfall is
expected. With 2 to 8 inches already fallen and another 4 to 8
inches forecast, a particularly dangerous situation is likely to
develop.

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

* WHEN...Through Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...
...This is a particularly dangerous situation...

Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams,
and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams
may rise out of their banks. Low-water crossings may be flooded.
Extensive street flooding may develop. Flooding may occur in homes,
businesses and other locations not normally subject to flooding.
Roadways may wash away near creeks and culverts.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Multiple rounds of locally heavy rainfall over several days
will result in extreme forecast amounts of over 1 foot of
rain that will cause the risk of flash flooding and flooding
to rise markedly and create a particularly dangerous flooding
situation.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor later forecasts and be alert for Flash Flood and Flood
Warnings. Be prepared to take action when flooding develops.

&&

Illinois House Democrats give update on outlook for rest of Spring session

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By adwpadmin

SPRINGFIELD, Ill.- House Democratic leaders met with reporters Thursday to discuss some of their goals for the rest of the legislative session.

They gave updates on redistricting hearings, a proposal for Asian American history curriculum in schools and a task force for statues on state property. Of course, next year’s budget is on everyone’s mind.

House Majority Leader Greg Harris (D-Chicago) explained the state’s revenue is looking much better than lawmakers expected a few months ago. Harris said things have looked a little different during the pandemic.

“To be honest, you know, we initially planned for this year very conservatively not knowing what COVID would bring,� Harris said. “But, thanks to the Biden administration and the various relief packages and unemployment packages that have been passed, it’s given families some disposable income.�

Meanwhile, Gov. JB Pritzker said he wants to add $350 million for the evidence-based funding model for K-12 education. His proposed budget in February didn’t include that amount.

Redistricting concerns

Rep. Lisa Hernandez (D-Cicero) also addressed concerns about redistricting hearings that have been taking place over the past several weeks.

“Right now what has happened is we have concluded the hearings,� Hernandez said. “It’s just a matter of compiling.�

House Republicans recently called out Democrats for drawing maps behind closed doors, clearly lacking transparency. However, Hernandez explained the Democrats have nothing to hide.

“We are just following the process like we always have,� said Hernandez. “It’s nothing new, it’s not a secret.�

Rep. Mary Flowers (D-Chicago) also gave an update on the Statue and Monument Review Task Force. Members hope to address pieces of art that may be problematic due to questionable historic figures.

Although, Black Caucus members also want to create a new statue to honor Martin Luther King Jr. The current statue sits across the street from the Capitol building under a tree and many people want to see the civil rights figure put in a more prominent spot on the grounds.

Flowers said the current monument of King doesn’t accurately reflect the man that he was. The task force hopes to evaluate his statue in the near future.