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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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Lace up your running shoes for this year’s Freedom 5K, taking place on the SVCC campus during Veteran’s Day weekend. Set for Saturday, November 15th, at 9:00 a.m., the event welcomes both runners and walkers, with registration costing $30. Proceeds directly benefit the SVCC Student Veterans Organization and support student veterans in need.

Those registering by November 1st, will receive a complimentary t-shirt. Please note: strollers and non-service animals are not permitted on the course. For details or to sign up, visit svcc.edu/freedom5k or contact Eric Valdez at 815-835-6315. Let’s race for a cause!

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