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    ...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT MONDAY...
    Expires: June 23, 2025 @ 8:00pm
    WHAT
    Peak afternoon heat indices around 105 degrees expected.
    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.

Mad Scientists at The Sterling Public Library

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Have you ever wanted to make a lava lamp, see raisins dance, or create a bouncy ball? Now, youth ages 8-18 can! The 4-H Mad Scientist workshop will occur on Monday, October 16th, from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. at the Sterling Public Library.

During this free, one-hour program, participants will engage in hands-on activities delivered by University of Illinois Extension 4-H staff. A minimum of five participants is required. Pre registration is required by Wednesday, October 11th, by calling Sterling Public Library at 815-625-1370.

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