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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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Illinois Paid Leave Rule Decision Delayed

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The Joint Committee on Administrative Rules has pushed approval of the new Paid Leave for All Workers Act rules until the group’s March hearing. The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce reviewed comments from Republican and Democrat members with concerns over the possible changes. The law allows workers to earn up to 40 hours of leave from work each year. The Illinois Department of Labor plans webinars about the policy, Thursday February 22nd, March 4th and 21st.

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