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Air Quality Alert Issued By IL EPA For Friday

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.

Il 106 west of Winchester has re-opened

IL-106 has re-opened.

Original article:

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.


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

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.