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Southern Illinois State Parks Shut Down Due to Flash Flooding
East St. Louis, IL – Several southern Illinois state parks are experiencing total closures or road closures due to flash flooding over the past 24 hours. According to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, Frank Holten State Park in East St. Louis is currently closed to all visitors due to severe flooding. The closures are a precaution to ensure visitor safety as water levels continue to rise.
Children living in southern IL affected by hardship receive new shoes
ANNA, Ill. (KBSI)- WIBH Radio in Anna announced that children shoes purchased through its annual Warm Soles, New Hope Campaign, which ended in May, have arrived and are ready for pick-up. Shoes are available free of charge in sizes 7 toddler to 5. kids while supplies last. The shoes are...
IDOT closing both East & West I-64 between Okawville and Richview
WASHINGTON COUNTY, IL — Flood waters have overtaken parts of the roadway on Interstate 64 in Washington County. The Illinois State Police reported I-64 is now closed between mile markers 50 and 61 with floodwater across the roadway in both directions. Listeners stuck in traffic in that area have reported, “it is barely moving, if at all” in Washington County from Richview to Okawville.
City of Mt. Vernon is Accepting Proposals For Traffic Signal Design Documents
Request for Proposals: Traffic Signal Design Documents. The City of Mt. Vernon, Illinois, is accepting proposals for the design of new traffic signals at the intersection of S. 34th Street and Veteran's Memorial Drive. Qualified individuals or firms with relevant experience are invited to submit their proposals. The objective is to provide design documents that will enable the City to go out to bid for the construction of the traffic signals, ensuring a quality product for the community at a reasonable cost.
Franklin County Government Breaks Ground on New Emergency Operations and Communications Center
BENTON – Tuesday’s storms forced Franklin County government officials to move groundbreaking ceremonies for the new Emergency Operations and Communications Center at the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office in Benton indoors. Currently, there are five emergency communications centers in Franklin County that receive, process and handle emergency and...
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