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Weather Alert

Weather Alert

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

Big Muddy River near Murphysboro affecting Jackson County.

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

Big Muddy River near Plumfield affecting Williamson and Franklin
Counties.

.Levels will continue to fall on the Big Muddy River for the next
week, dropping near to below flood stage by April 21.

For the Big Muddy River...including Plumfield, Murphysboro...
Moderate flooding is forecast.

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.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

&&

...FLOOD WARNING NOW 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 11:00 AM CDT Monday the stage was 25.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
late Sunday evening and continue falling to 19.6 feet Monday,
April 21.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.


&&

National Commander of the American Legion stops in southern Illinois

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

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National Commander of the American Legion

CARBONDALE, ILLINOIS (WSIL) -- The National Commander of the American Legion stopped in southern Illinois.

gave a speech Monday night during a dinner at the The Haven in Carbondale.

Around 100 people attended the event including local veterans and their families. They were able to enjoy grilled pork chops, baked potatoes, a side salad and dessert. 

Troiola took part in a meet and greet while dinner was being prepared. Illinois Department Commander Lomac Paton was also in attendance.

From 1969 to 1974, Troiola served in the U.S. Navy and Navy Reserves. He was elected the National Commander of the American Legion in September of last year.

He's been visiting towns across the country and has taken the initiative to stop in rural communities. 

The American Legion believes the number one issue facing veterans right now is suicide.

Troiola says the group is trying to make each post into a resource center for veterans at risk of self-harm. 

"A lot of veterans don't want to step forward because they either don't have the courage to do it or they're afraid of repercussions," he explains. "Losing their families, losing their firearms, losing security clearances. Things like that."

The Commander adds the program is called and it currently offers peer-to-peer support and resources. Veterans in need of help can call 988.

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