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    ...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT MONDAY...
    Expires: June 23, 2025 @ 8:00pm
    WHAT
    Heat index values up to 105.
    WHERE
    Portions of north central, northwest, and west central Illinois, east central, northeast, and southeast Iowa, and northeast Missouri.
    WHEN
    Until 8 PM CDT Monday.
    IMPACTS
    Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
    ADDITIONAL DETAILS
    Heat impacts will be worsened by several consecutive days of sweltering temperatures. Additionally, there will be little relief overnight with near record warm lows forecast in the mid to upper 70s.
    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. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

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The City of Rock Falls is holding its 3rd annual Tour of Lights House Decorating Contest in December. Residents can decorate their homes for Christmas however they choose and submit their house for a chance to win bragging rights and prizes.

To enter the contest, Rock Falls residents can call the Rock Falls Tourism office (815-622-1106) for a registration form. Email the completed form and a night photo of your display to [email protected]. All registrations must be received no later than 5pm on Tuesday, December 12th.

Voting will be done via Facebook at Visit Rock Falls or vote at Rock Falls City Hall from Wednesday, December 13th, Through Tuesday, December 19th. Prizes will be awarded fort he Most Extravagant, Best Use of Lights, and Best Theme. The winner will be announced on Wednesday, December 20th.

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