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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

&&

John A. Logan Pitcher Drew Pestka selected by Cincinnati Reds in 18th round of MLB Draft

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John A. Logan Pitcher Drew Pestka selected by Cincinnati Reds in 18th round of MLB Draft
John A. Logan Pitcher Drew Pestka selected by Cincinnati Reds in 18th round of MLB Draft

CARTERVILLE, IL (WSIL) - The dream is alive!

Drew Pestka's vision of playing Major League Baseball just took a major step forward.

The John A. Logan pitcher was drafted by the Cincinnati Reds in the 18th round of the MLB Draft.

His coaches say he has a ton of potential.

Could he make it to the show?

The Carterville native was 7-2 on the mound in 14 starts this year for the Volunteers.

The rising sophomore had a 3.69 ERA in 68 and 1/3 innings and also struck out 85 batters.

Pestka told News 3 sports tonight he is weighing all of his options right now.

He says he will either sign with the reds or return to Logan for his second year.

If the Carterville high school grad comes back to school, He'll have a chance to improve his draft stock.

Whatever he does we know he's got a bright future in baseball.

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