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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

&&

SIU gets win over UIC 89-85

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Saluki basketball, SIU basketball

CHICAGO, Ill. (WSIL) -- The SIU Salukis (9-12) came out victorious over the UIC Flames (13-7) on Saturday, winning 89-85 on the road.

The Salukis were led by Ali Abdou Dibba who scored 26 and SIU held on in the final minute to get the win.

The Salukis and Flames were tied at 46 at the half. 

Kennard Davis Jr. added 19 for the Salukis and Jarrett Hensley added 11 points.

UIC was up 82-80 with a little over a minute to go. SIU's Kennard Davis Jr. connected on a three-point play with 39 seconds left to take the lead. From there, the Salukis sealed the win with free throws.

Up next: SIU plays at Valparaiso on January 28.

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