INA– Academic and financial aid advisers at Rend Lake College are aiming to work around everyone’s schedule this year with new late night advisement once a month through December.

Advisers will remain open past regular office hours until 6 p.m. on the following Tuesdays: Feb. 13, March 13, April 10, May 8, June 12, July 10, Aug. 7, Sept. 11, Oct. 16, Nov. 13 and Dec. 11.

Students may walk in during these times to meet with academic advisors, though appointments are encouraged, to register for classes. Financial Aid advisors will also be available to discuss funding options. Both offices are located in the Administration Building of the Ina campus.

For more information or to make an appointment, contact the Academic Advisement Center at 618-437-5321, Ext. 1266 or advising@rlc.edu.

After playing left field earlier in his career, Christian Yelich played in center in 2017 for the Marlins. (Photo: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports)

MILWAUKEE, WI – It became quite clear Thursday just how much the Milwaukee Brewers wanted Miami outfielder Christian Yelich. And they didn’t stop there in reshaping their outfield for years to come.

That news was still fresh when reports surfaced that the Brewers also signed free-agent oufielder Lorenzo Cain to a five-year, $80 million contract. The team would not confirm that report because Cain has to pass a physical examination first but it was obvious their outfield plans had changed dramatically.

Please click on the link below from the Milwaukee-Journal Sentinel for the full story.

NOTE:  This list will be for school closings only.  I will do my best to update this as much as possible. I will be covering the Midwinter Classic tonight.

The following schools will be out tomorrow

Thompsonville Unit District #174

Saline County Schools

Ewing Northern #115

Akin Grade School #91

Anna-Jonesboro High School
Anna Elementary Dist. 37
Cairo Dist. 1

Cobden Dist. 17

Dongola Unit 66
Egyptian Dist. 5
Hardin Co. Schools

Johnson Co. Schools
Jonesboro Elementary School
Joppa-Maple Grove
Massac Co. Schools
Meridian Dist. 101
New Hope Christian Academy
Pope Co. Schools
Shawnee Dist. 84
Saline Co. Schools

I received word the Benton Invitational  Tournament is on for tonight.  I originally received word it was off and I do apologize for any inconvenience that I might have caused.

The slate of Games that will be scheduled for last night at the BIT will be played tonight.

The Tuesday night games will be played as scheduled at West Frankfort.  There has been a Saturday morning session scheduled. -Steve

Wind chills expected to be around -15 tonight into tomorrow

Northwest winds will spread Arctic air back across the region tonight. Temperatures will fall to near zero by daybreak Tuesday, and the wind will make it feel like 10 below to 15 below zero in the shaded area. Elsewhere, conditions will only be slightly better with 5 below to 10 below zero wind chills expected. Conditions will be slow to improve Tuesday morning, and wind chills may not climb above zero at all in the Advisory area Tuesday. (NWS Paducah)

Wind chill advisory

…WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
11 AM CST TUESDAY…

* WHAT…Very cold wind chills expected. The cold wind chills
will cause frostbite in as little as 30 minutes to exposed
skin. Expect wind chills to range from 5 below zero to 15
below zero.

* WHERE…Portions of southern Illinois and southeast Missouri.

* WHEN…Midnight to 11 AM Tuesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…The cold wind chills will cause frostbite
in as little as 30 minutes to exposed skin.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will
combine to create low wind chills. Frost bite and hypothermia can
occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and
gloves.

Seven Day Forecast

This is from the website https://www.gettingaroundillinois.com/.   

As you can see in the images below the situation has improved.  State highways in Franklin County have scattered slick spots.

Along the route 13 corridor things are all clear.

Secondary roads and parking lots hare still hazardous.  Black ice might be a problem, as temperatures are expected to be in the single digits.

Below is a map of Franklin County and a map of Southern Illinois for state highways.

The legend is the following

Magenta:  Roads are completely snow packed.

Pink:  Roads are mainly snow packed.

Blue:  There will be scattered slick spots.

Tan:  Roads are clear. -sd

Below are a couple screen shots of road conditions from the website https://www.gettingaroundillinois.com/

This website is a handy tool during winter weather events.

The legend to the maps are the following:

Magenta:  State highways fully covered

Pink:  State highways mainly covered

Blue:  State highways partially covered

Below you will see the road conditions for Franklin County, the next will be all of Southern Illinois.  I will update every two hours.

Road conditions as of 9:15 a.m.

Conditions as of 9:15

Northwest winds will spread Arctic air back across the region tonight. Temperatures will fall to near zero by daybreak Tuesday, and the wind will make it feel like 10 below to 15 below zero in the shaded area. Elsewhere, conditions will only be slightly better with 5 below to 10 below zero wind chills expected. Conditions will be slow to improve Tuesday morning, and wind chills may not climb above zero at all in the Advisory area Tuesday. (NWS Paducah)

Winter Weather Statement from the National Weather Service

…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING…
…WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 11 AM
CST TUESDAY…

* WHAT…Snow expected. Very cold wind chills expected. Plan on
slippery road conditions, including during the morning
commute. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches are
expected. Expect wind chills to range from 5 below zero to 15
below zero.

* WHERE…All of Southwest Indiana, much of southern Illinois,
and Perry County in southeast Missouri.

* WHEN…For the Winter Weather Advisory, through 6 PM today. For
the Wind Chill Advisory, midnight to 11 AM Tuesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Be prepared for reduced visibilities at
times. The cold wind chills will cause frostbite in as little
as 30 minutes to exposed skin.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered
roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will
combine to create low wind chills. Frost bite and hypothermia can
occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and
gloves.

Hazardous Weather Outlook

.DAY ONE…Today and Tonight

A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for the entire area today.
It will continue through Midnight over west Kentucky and far
southeast Missouri. Snow accumulations up to 3 inches are
expected.

A Wind Chill Advisory is in effect for areas along and north of
line from Perryville Missouri to Princeton and Calhoun Kentucky
after midnight tonight. Wind chills from 10 below to 15 below
zero are expected. Farther south across the region, wind chills
will range from 5 below to 10 below zero.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN…Tuesday through Sunday

A Wind Chill Advisory will continue until 11 AM Tuesday for areas
along and north of line from Perryville Missouri to Princeton and
Calhoun Kentucky . Wind Chills from 10 below to 15 below zero are
expected. Farther south across the region, wind chills will range
from 5 below to 10 below zero.

Wind chills will drop into the zero to 10 below zero range across
the region Tuesday night into early Wednesday morning.

Seven Day Forecast