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Clouds over Carterville

Clouds over Carterville

CARTERVILLE, IL (KFVS) - A viewer sent us this picture on Friday of a thunderhead cloud over Carterville.

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IDOL offers tips for workers in the heat

IDOL offers tips for workers in the heat

WILLIAMSON COUNTY, IL (KFVS) - The Illinois Department of Labor is reminding workers about the hazards of hot weather and how to prevent heat-related illnesses and injuries.

Heat illnesses occur when the body temperature rises to dangerous levels and can range from heat rash and heat cramps to heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Common symptoms include headaches, dizziness, fainting, weakness, wet skin, irritability or confusion.

The Great Egyptian Omnium bike race

The 2nd Annual Great Egyptian Omnium bike race is July 23-24.

And more than a hundred riders from across the United States strapped on their helmets and headed out for a leisurely 20-mile ride across the hills of Southern Illinois on Saturday.

But, this years race added a new level of competition to the race, dealing with the extreme heat in the region.

" A lot of it's just training and staying hydrated," said Eric Finks of Clinton, Missouri.

"We train in the heat during the week after we get off from work. Hydration though is the key to this race."

The race is a 2 day, 3 stage race "with a challenging 20 mile loop road race and 7.5 mile time trial," according to race officials.

"Road race in general is al about position, you don't want to get caught in the back when there's an attack going on in the front. So it's kind of circumstantial awareness," said David Rose of Madisonville, Kentucky.

HRMC to host summer blood drive

HRMC to host summer blood drive

MARION, IL (KFVS) - The Heartland Regional Medical Center will host a summer blood drive on Monday, July 25.

The drive will be from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the third floor of the medical center in the Physicians Lounge.

For more information or to sign up for the blood drive, you can call Suzie Wood at 618-998-7396.

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Benefit concert for Take Back the Night

Benefit concert for Take Back the Night

MARION, IL (KFVS) - Blend will perform a benefit concert for Take Back the Night on Saturday, July 23.

The concert will be at 7 p.m. at the Marion Cultural and Civic Center.

Tickets are $15 and all proceeds will be to Take Back the Night. You can buy tickets at the center and Newstalk 1420 WINI.

For more information, you can go online and visit the websites of Take Back the Night or the a cappella group Blend.

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Ruth Teal book signing

Ruth Teal book signing

CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO (KFVS) - Ruth Teal from Marion, Ill. will be signing copies of her Christian Life book, "Silver Linings: Pondering on God's Presence," on Saturday, July 23.

The book signing will be at Renaissance located at 139 North Main Street from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

The book takes Teal's personal experiences from her life and connects them to biblical concepts.

For more information, you can call Chris Coffey at 888-361-9473 or e-mail him at ccoffey@tatepublishing.com.

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Electric co-ops ask customers to reduce electricity use

Several electric cooperatives in southeast Missouri and southern Illinois are asking customers to minimize their use of electricity from noon until 7 p.m. on Thursday.

The Midwest Interconnection System Operator (MISO) has forecasted a generation shortfall within the MISO operating area between noon 7 p.m. Thursday.

MISO has requested the voluntary load reduction due to the hot, humid weather, to help ensure reliable generation of delivery of electricity throughout the Midwest.

Reducing the electric usage can minimize the impact of this electric power shortage and help keep costs down.

These tips come from Citizens Electric Coop:
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