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Weather Alert

...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
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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Officials dedicate bridge as part of Crab Orchard Greenway in Marion

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MARION, Ill. -- Officials dedicated a new bridge on Monday above I-57 in Marion. 

Officials with the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) joined together on Monday to cut a ribbon on the Westminster Drive Bridge. 

The bridge crosses over I-57 to connect the Crab Orchard Greenway. As part of the ongoing project to provide a path for pedestrians, the bridge features a 10-feet wide path for walkers and bikers.

"As the sun sets, the new Westminster Drive bridge becomes more than just a bridge -- it illuminates as a radiant tribute to our nation's heroes," said Gov. Prizker. "By enhancing connectivity and safety in the region, Westminster Drive stands as a shining example of how Rebuild Illinois is revitalizing our infrastructure and uplifting communities across Illinois." 

IDOT worked under Governor Pritzker's guidance alongside Rebuild Illinois to design the $7.3 million bridge. Samron Midwest Contracting built the new road. 

The Westminster Bridge stands to replace a previous structure that no longer met safety standards. The new bypass sits 2.5 feet taller than the previous and stretches over 200 feet of the Crab Orchard Greenway. 

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