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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 on the Big Muddy River will continue to drop, falling below
flood stage at Plumfield Sunday, and at Murphysboro Monday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

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

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

&&

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MONDAY, APRIL 21...

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

* WHERE...Big Muddy River near Plumfield.

* WHEN...Until Monday, April 21.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:00 PM CDT Monday the stage was 25.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
late Sunday evening and continue falling to 19.1 feet Monday,
April 21.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

Jefferson Jog 5K supports school, local organizations

  • Brooke Schlyer is the midday producer and co-anchor. She also reports for the 4 p.m. newscast. 

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Jefferson Jog 5K

JOHNSTON CITY, ILLINOIS (WSIL) -- You can get active while supporting students.Ìý

The Jefferson Jog 5K is returning for a 10th year of the race that acts as a fundraiser for the elementary school and local organizations.Ìý

Teacher Tim Kee, who is an avid runner, started the event which has gone on to buy playground equipment, computers, and books.Ìý

It's also provided fun incentives for the children like field trips and pizza parties.Ìý

Kee believes the fundraiser helps to take a burden off of parents.Ìý

"You ask them for supplies; You ask them for tissues; You ask them for wipes;  You ask them for all kinds of things, " he explains. "This one way to kind of give the parents a little bit of a break and get the community involved with it and get the community to help us."

This year, the Jefferson Jog 5K will be the elementary school's only fundraiser. Money raised will go toward an end of the year party with inflatables and to teachers so they will have a small fund for school supplies.Ìý

The race will also go to support Crittergal Rescue and Midwest Animal Rescue Service.Ìý

"These are smaller ones (animal rescues) and these smaller ones fight for the money just to buy dog food and cat food," Kee says.Ìý

Funds will also supports the JC Manna Mission, which is a thrift store that uses sales to fund its food pantry. Those in need can get non-perishable food items there and a voucher for eggs, cheese, milk and bread at the local grocery store.Ìý

Cheri Litton, Director of the JC Manna Mission, says help is always appreciated.Ìý

"We're not government funded," she explains. "Different people donate things to us and we buy the food from the sales. It's truly a blessing to receive food and donations and be able to hand that out to the needy." 

To further help these local organizations, 5K participants are encouraged to bring canned goods, as well as, animal supplies to the race.Ìý

Those interested can register for the race in-person at the school, on the school's or and .Ìý

It's taking place on May 7th starting at 8 a.m. and there's also a virtual participation option.

Also, to learn more about the JC Manna Mission .Ìý

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Brooke Schlyer is the midday producer and co-anchor. She also reports for the 4 p.m. newscast. 

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