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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...

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

&&

...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 10:00 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 25.2 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 10:00 AM CDT Tuesday was 25.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
late Sunday evening and continue falling to 18.4 feet
Tuesday, April 22.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
25.2 feet on 03/30/1977.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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Unsung Hero: Dutch Doelitzsch

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WILLIAMSON COUNTY (WSIL) -- A Williamson County man has been recognized for helping create job opportunities for thousands in southern Illinois.

Dutch Doelitzsch was a volunteer member of REDCO and led as Chairman since its inception in 1998. He retired from volunteering in 2020. The Regional Economic Development Corporation includes the Airport Authority, cities and Chambers for Marion, Herrin, and Carterville, and Williamson County government. Dutch said the main goal of REDCO was to bring those entities together to form a single voice, attracting businesses for jobs. One of the most notable developments during his time with REDCO is AISIN.

"A job means everything to people, not only for their livelihood but also for their self-esteem," said Dutch.

Dutch said job creation is crucial for the success and prosperity of this area.

"Being able to create those job opportunities is just crucial for us to maintain our standard of living here in Williamson County and southern Illinois, and to the extent that I've been a small part of that, it makes me feel good," added Dutch.

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