...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT /8 PM EDT/
FRIDAY...
* WHAT...Peak daily heat index values up to around 105 degrees.
* WHERE...All of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western
Kentucky, and southeast Missouri.
* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT /8 PM EDT/ Friday.
* IMPACTS...Prolonged hot temperatures and high humidity may cause
heat illnesses.
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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CARTERVILLE, Ill. (WSIL) -- Illinois 12th District Representative Mike Bost issued a statement in regards to his recent Telephone Town Hall event.
Bost informed encouraged people to sign up for the Telephone Town Hall meeting scheduled for the evening on February 24. People were able to go to his website and sign up using a form he provided.
Bost posted on his Facebook page he was "looking forward to hearing from everyone about the important issues facing our country."
During Bost's Telephone Town Hall meeting, many community members complained to News 3 they never received a phone call and were angry about not getting an opportunity to speak with Bost.
Here are are a couple viewer emails sent to News 3...
"I signed up for the Bost town hall last week, planned questions, and waited for the 6:00 call. No call came. Judging by the comments on his Facebook page, very many constituents were left out." - Viewer submitted
"Why were so many people who signed for Bost's Tele-Town Hall not contacted to participate?" Very disappointing." - Viewer submitted
Bost responded by sharing a message on his Facebook page. He said they are scheduling another town hall for next week. His full statement is below...
Bost sent in another statement to News 3. This statement is below...
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