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    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 could cause frostbite on exposed skin in 30 minutes or less. 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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Lanes Reopening Where Possible for Memorial Day Tavel

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The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that lanes that have been closed for construction will reopen, where possible, for the Memorial Day holiday to minimize travel disruption. ​

Non-emergency closures will be suspended from 3 p.m. Friday, May 24th, to 11:59 p.m. Monday, May 27th.

The following lane closures will remain in place during the holiday weekend. Motorists can expect delays and should allow extra time for trips through these areas. Drivers are urged to pay close attention to changed conditions and signs in the work zones, obey the posted speed limits, refrain from using mobile devices and stay alert for workers and equipment. At all times, please buckle and drive sober.

District 2

Carroll County 

  • Illinois 84 in Savanna; lane reductions continue with traffic controlled by temporary signals.

 Jo Daviess County 

  • Westbound U.S. 20 in Galena; closed, detour posted.

 Whiteside County 

  • Illinois 84 north of Fulton; Illinois 84 in Savanna; lane reductions continue with traffic controlled by temporary signals.
  • Illinois 78 in Morrison; closed, detour posted.
  • Illinois 40 south of Rock Falls; lane reductions continue.
  • U.S. 30 east of Rock Falls; lane reductions continue.
  • Freeport Road; closed, no detour posted.

 Winnebago County 

  • Illinois 2 near Rockton; lane reductions continue.
  • U.S. 20/Harrison Avenue in Cherry Valley; lane reductions continue.
  • U.S. 20 at I-39 in Cherry Valley; lane reductions continue.

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