...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT /8 PM EDT/
FRIDAY...
* WHAT...Heat index values between 100 and 106.
* WHERE...All of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western
Kentucky, and southeast Missouri.
* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT /8 PM EDT/ Friday.
* IMPACTS...Prolonged exposure to hot temperatures and high
humidity may cause heat illnesses.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The first prolonged stretch of heat and
humidity of the season will amplify health impacts. Health
impacts will build with each successive day in the heat and
humidity.
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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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WSIL) -- The former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan was sentenced on June 13, on federal corruption charges. He was also given a $2.5 million fine.
Madigan was the longest-serving legislative leader in U.S. history and was sentenced to 7 1/2 years in prison after convicted in February on 10 of 23 charges in a four-month trial.
Illinois lawmakers reacted to the sentencing...
Illinois 12th Congressional District Mike Bost (R) shared the following statement...
State Senator Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) issued the following statement...
State Representative Patrick Windhorst (R-Harrisburg) issued the following statement...
State Representative Dave Severin issues the following statement...
State Representative Paul Jacobs (R) issued the following statement...
Illinois Senate Republican Leader John Curran (R-Downers Grove) released the following statement...
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