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Weather Alert

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT /8 PM EDT/
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 106.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT /8 PM EDT/ Friday.

* IMPACTS...Prolonged exposure to 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
will build with each successive day in the heat and humidity.

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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Conference on Dementia coming to John A. Logan in August

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By Mandy Robertson

CARTERVILLE (WSIL) � A conference is coming to John A Logan College to inform people about dementia and how to care for someone suffering. 

Experts say the amount of people either being diagnosed or having a family member diagnosed with dementia is growing.

The Dementia 360 Conference is presented by Southern Illinois Wellness and powered by IlliniCare Health. It will feature dementia educator Teepa Snow on August 8, in the Robert L. Mees Center located in the Harrison Bruce Historical Village. 

Two sessions will be available. Session one is from 8 a.m. to noon and free. Session two is from 12:30-4:15p.m. and $25.00. Registration is required by Monday, August 5.

For more information click or call (618) 985-2828 ext:8604/8469.