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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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Support Bureau County Education with the Friends of Extension and 4-H Raffle

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The Friends of Extension and 4-H are launching a cash raffle to benefit educational programs across Bureau County. Tickets are available for purchase through the Extension office, and all proceeds will go toward supporting local youth development initiatives. Four lucky winners will be drawn on June 13th at 2 PM in Princeton, with cash prizes ranging from $250 up to $2,500. Those interested in supporting the cause can purchase tickets at the Extension office, priced at $50 each or three for $100. Organizers encourage community members to participate, emphasizing that every ticket sold contributes directly to ongoing programs and opportunities for area students involved in 4-H activities.

For more information or to request tickets, contact the Extension office at 815-875-2878. The fundraiser is sponsored by Bureau County Friends of Extension & 4-H and 4-H Clubs Incorporated.

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