Dangerous wind chills, snow, and arctic cold will descend on the region this week. The following businesses, schools, and organizations are closed:
SCHOOLS:
Southern Illinois University Carbondale: Administrative Closure begins at Noon 12/22, continues on 12/23
Effingham Unit 40: Dismissing at Noon 12/22
BUSINESSES/ORGANIZATIONS:
Bi-County Health Dept: Closing at 11am 12/22, will reopen 12/27
Jackson County Health Dept: Closing at Noon 12/22, will reopen 12/27
Shawnee Health: Closing at Noon 12/22
Southern 7 Health Dept/Head Start: CLOSED starting 12/22, will re-open 12/27
WARMING LOCATIONS:
Carbondale: Carbondale Warming Center
Franklin County: See Website
Harrisburg: Pruett Building (E Church St) - 12/23
Murphysboro: City Council Chambers
Mt. Vernon: Grace Community Church
Williamson County: Sheriff's Office (404 N Van Buren, Marion)
