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Weather Alert

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

Big Muddy River near Plumfield and Murphysboro.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

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...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY MONDAY MORNING...

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

* WHERE...Big Muddy River near Plumfield.

* WHEN...Until early Monday morning.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:30 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 24.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
late Sunday evening and continue falling to 17.5 feet
Tuesday, April 22.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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Illinois Lt. Governor Plans Downstate Tour

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    Mark is senior anchor at WSIL, co-anchoring the weekday evening newscasts at 5:00, 6:00, 6:30, and 10:00. He recently celebrated 39 years of being on-air at WSIL and in September of 2024, he marked 41 total years at WSIL.

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CHICAGO, Ill. -- Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton will embark on a three-day tour of 九游体育 and Central Illinois from October 9-11, 2024.

She will make stops in Bloomington, Springfield, Murphysboro, Carbondale, Metropolis, Marion, Herrin, and Vienna.

The trip is to demonstrate the Lt. Governor's commitment to uplifting communities across the state, driven by her role as Chair of the Governor's Rural Affairs Council.

The tour will highlight economic initiatives, celebrate historical landmarks, and engage with local leaders and residents.

Lt. Governor Stratton will announce grant awards, meet with mayors and business leaders, and participate in workforce development discussions.

We will update this story with times as they become available.

KEY EVENTS:

Wednesday, October 9, 2024

  • Address to Statewide Building Trades (IBEW Hall, Bloomington)
  • Commemoration of 1908 Race Riot National Monument (HSHS St. John's Hospital Auditorium, Springfield)

Thursday, October 10, 2024

  • States鈥� Economic Development Assistance Program (SEDAP)聽Grant Announcement with Delta Regional Authority (DRA) Chair (九游体育 Illinois Airport, Murphysboro)
  • Meeting with the Black Chamber of Commerce (Carbondale Civic Center)
  • DRA and Dept. of Labor Workforce Opportunity for Rural Communities Grant Conversation (Laborers' Training Center, Marion)
  • Delta Leadership Network Reception (The Pavilion, Marion)

Friday, October 11, 2024

  • Visit to Metropolis (Home of Superman)
  • One Shawnee Summit (Vienna High School, Vienna) "One Shawnee" is a non-profit community development organization with a vision for revitalizing the Ohio River and Shawnee National Forest regions of southernmost Illinois. This program begins at 9:00 a.m. Friday and ends at 12:30 p.m.

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Senior Anchor

Mark is senior anchor at WSIL, co-anchoring the weekday evening newscasts at 5:00, 6:00, 6:30, and 10:00. He recently celebrated 39 years of being on-air at WSIL and in September of 2024, he marked 41 total years at WSIL.

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