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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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Soil Health Workshop at the Princeton Public Library on March 7, 2024

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The University of Illinois Extension is hosting a Soil Health Workshop at the Princeton Public Library on March 7, 2024, presented by Master Gardener Gay Kyle. The workshop aims to educate garden enthusiasts about the formation of soils, their variance, their role in a productive garden, and the importance of soil microbes. If you’re interested in learning about soil testing, composting, and fostering a healthier garden, register for the free workshop at goillinois.edu/healthsoil.

Hear from Master Gardener Gay Kyle on the value of healthy soil and how to get there at the Princeton Public Library, on March 7, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. For more information about this and other Master Gardener programs, contact the Master Gardener/Master Naturalist Coordinator at [email protected] or 309-364-2356. If you need reasonable accommodations to attend, please call the University of Illinois Extension-Bureau, LaSalle, Marshall, and Putnam Unit Office at 815-224-0889. Extension offices are located in Princeton, Ottawa, Henry, and Oglesby on the IVCC campus.

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