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    ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...
    Expires: January 19, 2026 @ 12:00pm
    WHAT
    Very cold wind chills as low as 20 to 30 below.
    WHERE
    Portions of north central and northwest Illinois and east central and southeast Iowa.
    WHEN
    Until noon CST today.
    IMPACTS
    The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.
    PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
    Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.

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WIU Office of Public Safety Report 01/31 to 02/04/2024

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The crime log incidents posted may not match the crime statistics as reported in the Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report per the federal Clery Act, as the crime log is compiled using the Illinois Crimes Code and the crime statistics are required by law to be compiled using the Federal Uniformed Crime Reporting definitions.

According to federal law, an institution may withhold any of the required fields of entry, e.g. the nature, date, time, location and/or disposition, if any of the following conditions apply. Disclosure is prohibited: by law; would jeopardize the confidentiality of the victim; would jeopardize an ongoing criminal investigation or the safety of an individual; would cause a suspect to flee or evade detection; or would result in the destruction of evidence.

On Jan. 31 at 4:32 p.m., OPS and the Macomb Fire Department responded to a report of smoke in the Knoblauch Hall parking lot that appeared to be coming from a vehicle. The vehicle seemed to be leaking oil. No fire or injuries were reported.

On Feb. 1 at 10:26 p.m., Rodney Daniels Jr., 20, of 1312 Thompson Hall, was arrested for battery, mob action, and home invasion for an incident that occurred on campus on Jan. 31. He was transported to McDonough County Jail at 10:34 p.m. with a mandatory court date on March 6.

On Feb. 2 at 12:05 a.m., Amaya Palmer, 19, of 1535 Thompson Hall, was arrested for an active McDonough County warrant. She was transported to McDonough County Jail at 12:43 a.m.On Feb. 3 at 3:49 a.m. non-student Jessica Williams, 23, of Chicago, was arrested in Thompson Hall for domestic battery. She was transported to McDonough County Jail at 4:04 a.m. where he was lodged pending bond.

On Feb. 4 at 12:29 p.m. OPS and the Macomb Fire Department responded to smoke at Browne Hall due to a table saw malfunctioning. No fire was found and no injuries were reported.

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