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Weather Alert

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

* WHAT...Daily heat index values of 100 to 107.

* WHERE...Portions 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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Coach Carter brings game plan of success to IDOT conference

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Coach Carter IDOT conference
By Mandy Robertson

SPRINGFIELD (ILLINOIS CAPITOL BUREAU) -- Today's Challenge, Tomorrow's Reward is the motto for the Illinois Department of Transportation's 30th annual conference. This year, the group got an assist from inspirational basketball coach Ken Carter.

Coach Carter is known for leading the Richmond High School boys basketball team in the late 1990s and early 2000s. His dedication to the team's academic success inspired Hollywood to make the 2005 movie "Coach Carter" with Samuel L. Jackson. Carter shocked many when he suspended his entire undefeated team in 1999 for failing to meet his academic requirements.

"See a punishment lasts you one day, one week, one month," Carter said. "A discipline can last you a lifetime. So my whole thing with my team and my life is about discipline. I try to keep people healthy mentally, physically, emotionally, spiritually and financially."

Carter adds average isn't good enough for anyone and you have to live life to the fullest while you can.

"One thing about this thing called life, Springtime has always followed Winter since the beginning of time. No matter what type of day you're having or what type of situation you're in, if you can endure you can win because Springtime is coming," Carter explained.

Coach also says it is important to let people know they are appreciated.