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Weather Alert

Weather Alert

...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CDT TONIGHT...

The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency is forecasting Unhealthy
for Sensitive Groups (USG) for ozone for all of Illinois today.

Warm, dry, and sunny weather along with intensifying drought
conditions are major contributing factors for ozone formation. Air
Quality Index (AQI) forecasts and levels can normally be found at
AirNow.gov, but the unique widespread nature of this episode prompted
this extra National Weather Service alert.

Active children and adults, especially people with pulmonary or
respiratory disease such as asthma, should limit prolonged outdoor
activity.

Residents are urged to reduce pollution levels. Air quality
forecasts and tips on how you can reduce your emissions can be found
at www.airnow.gov

media contact...217 558 1536.

Long lines forming to receive baby formula in today's giveaway

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Long lines to receive varieties of baby formula included in Friday giveaway

Twenty minutes into UW Health’s SwedishAmerican Hospital and State Representative Maurice West's baby formula giveaway, a line of cars had formed around the block leading into the Discovery Center parking lot.

ROCKFORD -- Twenty minutes into UW Health’s SwedishAmerican Hospital and State Representative Maurice West, D-Rockford's Baby Formula giveaway, a line of cars had formed around the block leading into the Discovery Center parking lot (711 Main Street, Rockford).

“As a father to a young daughter, I understand the fear of not being able to provide my child with everything she needs,” West said.

“Right now, we have families that are suffering because they can’t find formula and give their babies the nutrition they need to be healthy and strong. Through this partnership, I hope to help our families and make sure our youngest community members don’t go to bed hungry.”

Enfamil baby formula

Formulas available are Enfamil, EnfamilAR, GentleEase, and Nutrmigen.

The giveaway event starts at 10 am and will conclude at 2pm or when supplies run out. 

Families with limited baby formula resources are encouraged to stop by.