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...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON CDT /1 PM EDT/ TODAY TO
7 PM CDT /8 PM EDT/ TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heat index values 100 to 108 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western
Kentucky, and southeast Missouri.

* WHEN...From noon CDT /1 PM EDT/ today to 7 PM CDT /8 PM EDT/
Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The first prolonged stretch of heat and
humidity of the season will amplify health impacts. Health impacts
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PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.

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Carbondale police ask public's help in identifying robbery suspect

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RObbery
By Nick Hausen

CARBONDALE, IL (WSIL) -- The Carbondale Police Department is asking for the public's help in identifying a robbery suspect.

Cdale robbery suspect

The incident occurred on September 18 at around 12:40 a.m. Carbondale police responded to the 300 block of South Illinois Avenue after getting reports of a robbery.

After arriving at the scene, officers learned that the victim of the robbery was approached by the suspect at around 12:28 a.m. The suspect grabbed something that was a possession of the victim's. The two struggled over the item, and the victim fell on the ground. The suspect ran out the back door of the business. 

No one was injured during the altercation.

The suspect was last seen riding a white bicycle northbound on South Illinois Avenue.

Police are asking people who have information related to the suspect to call the Carbondale Police Department at 618-549-2121, call the Carbondale/SIU Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at 618-549-2677, or call the Murphysboro/Jackson County anonymous tip line at 618-687-2677. You can also submit an anonymous tip on the Explore Carbondale website .

The investigation is active and ongoing.