Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Director John J. Kim is encouraging Illinois residents to use caution when outdoors as air quality conditions are expected to be in the “Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups” category for Friday, June 2, according to the national Air Quality Index. The Illinois EPA has issued an air quality forecast of “Orange” or “Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups” for all of Illinois for June 2nd. As a result of current ground-level ozone levels and anticipated weather conditions, the air quality is forecasted to be “Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups” in many regions today, and statewide tomorrow. These conditions pose a potential health hazard to sensitive populations, including individuals with respiratory or pulmonary disorders, as well as active children and adults. Sensitive individuals should take special precautions and follow their physician-prescribed regimen. All residents should keep cool and limit physical activity when air quality is low. Possible symptoms related to sensitive groups impacted by low air quality include coughing or shortness of breath.
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Il 106 west of Winchester has re-opened
IL-106 has re-opened.
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Due to a two vehicle personal injury traffic crash on IL-106 at OLD 36 (near Winchester) all Eastbound and Westbound traffic is shut down on IL-106 west of Winchester. Eastbound traffic is being diverted onto Moore Rd/Old Hwy Road from IL-106 west of the crash scene. Westbound traffic is being diverted from IL-106 to Old 36 into Winchester, IL. Motorist are urged to slow down approaching the scene and find alternative routes to avoid the area.
Boil Order for Village of Baylis
The entire Village of Baylis is under a Boil Order, due to a major water main break, until noon Saturday, March 25th.
Pleasant Plains Boil Order LIFTED
The Village of Pleasant Plains has LIFTED a system-wide boil order for all customers served by the Pleasant Plains water department.
Boil order for part of Exeter-Merritt Water Co op
The Exeter-Merritt Water Cooperative has a boil order in effect until further notice for only homes on VanGundy Rd., Cylinder Head Rd., and Harts Gravel Rd. due to a water main break. Please do not drink or cook with the water without boiling it first. Residents should flush their lines in their homes during and after the boil order and should remove/clean faucet aerator screens. The Exeter-Merritt Water Cooperative has all PVC water mains and plastic service line to each meter. If the customer has any iron pipes or fittings in their homes, they should take extra precautions and flush all the lines within their home to avoid any possible contamination of lead. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call the office at 217-754-3090 or 217-370-0562. Barb Mathews Manager/Operator
Delay of return to classes for Jacksonville High School students.
Due to damages caused by burst pipe, JHS students are not returning to school Wednesday, Jan. 4th. JHS Students should return to school this Friday, Jan. 6th.
All other district 117 schools will be back in session on Wednesday as scheduled.
Boil Order Lifted for Jacksonville
The Boil Order issued on Nov. 24th for parts of Jacksonville’s west side has been lifted.
Boil Order Lifted for Exeter-Merritt Water Coop Customers
Exeter-Merritt Water Cooperative boil order in effect for homes on Bangert Rd south of Bluffs heading west to Rt 100 and homes on Rt 100 South of Bluffs has been lifted.
Power Outage in portions of Greenfield and Rockbridge.
Portions of Greenfield and Rockbridge are currently without power due to a combine striking some power lines. IREA has not given an estimate of when power will be restored.
Boil Order Lifted for Parts of South Jacksonville
South Jacksonville has lifted the Boil Order, for all water customers on Havendale Drive and Havendale Court and the following addresses :
403 W. Michigan, 1432 S. Church St., 405 W. Michigan,1430 S. Church St. , 501 W. Michigan, 1429 S. Church St. 647 W. Michigan, 1428 S. Church St., 685 W. Michigan, 406 S. Church St., 687 W. Michigan, 1404 S. Church St.