http://www.bentoneveningnews.com/news/20170719/state-ponies-up-reimbursement-payment

BENTON, IL –  (Rick Hayes, Benton Evening News.  Please click on the link above for the full story.  Here is an excerpt below.)

The total bill owed by the state to Franklin County for probation and detention services has declined to under $1 million.

Treasurer Keith Jones reported at a Monday meeting the state has released a $300,000 reimbursement payment to the county, lowering the total state debt to about $748,000.

The county had considered an ordinance petitioning the Illinois Attorney General’s office to add the probation and detention officers of the Second Judicial Circuit in the A.G.’s action against the state to continue paying state employees. The General Assembly’s action to approve a budget reportedly made that a moot point

http://www.kfvs12.com/story/35905149/jackson-co-il-board-votes-no-on-safe-welcoming-county-resolution

MURPHYSBORO, IL – (Hank Cavagnaro and Brittany Jacob, KFVS-TV.  Please click on the link above for the full story and video.  Here is an excerpt below.)

The Jackson County, Illinois board voted no with a 6 to 6 vote on a controversial resolution during the monthly board meeting on Tuesday, July 18.

The resolution will not pass.

The meeting was packed with standing room only as both sides took turns stating their reasoning. After more than 10 people spoke, the commission then shared their thoughts on why they were voting for or against the resolution.

Some were interrupted while speaking, others had boo’s and clapping after they finished

From the National Weather Service – Paducah, KY

During extremely hot and humid weather, your body’s ability to cool itself is challenged. When the body heats too rapidly to cool itself properly, or when too much fluid or salt is lost through dehydration or sweating, body temperature rises and you or someone you care about may experience a heat-related illness. It is important to know the symptoms of excessive heat exposure and the appropriate responses. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provides a list of warning signs and symptoms of heat illness, and recommended first aid steps. Some of these symptoms and steps are listed below. Click on the infographics below for a full size version.

Heat Cramps:

…Dangerous heat and humidity Wednesday through Sunday…

.A large upper level high will produce a dome of heat and
humidity across the region from Wednesday through Sunday. The
combination of the heat and humidity will produce maximum heat
index values over 100 degrees each day from the late morning
to late afternoon hours, with peak heat index values pushing 105
degrees or slightly higher some areas. Actual high temperatures
will be in the mid 90s, and in a few places upper 90s.

…HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON WEDNESDAY TO 7 PM CDT
SUNDAY…

The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a Heat
Advisory, which is in effect from noon Wednesday to 7 PM CDT
Sunday for all of southeast Missouri, southern Illinois, southwest
Indiana and western Kentucky. The Excessive Heat Watch is no
longer in effect.

* TIMING…Wednesday afternoon through Sunday evening.

* HEAT INDEX VALUES…topping the 100 degree mark from midday
through late afternoon, peaking near 105 degrees or slightly
higher in some areas.

* IMPACTS…The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity
will lead to an increased risk of heat related stress and
illness. The very young, the elderly, those without air
conditioning, and those participating in strenuous outdoor
activities will be the most susceptible. Also, car interiors
will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A Heat Advisory means that a period of hot temperatures is
expected. The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity
will combine to create a situation in which heat illnesses are
possible. Drink plenty of fluids…stay in an air-conditioned
room…stay out of the sun…and check up on relatives and
neighbors.