It didn't take long for central Illinois to go from a wet, cool spring to the summer heat but alas, here we are.

Weekend temperatures in central Illinois through the weekend and into next week will hover in the mid-80s to near 90-degrees. In an annual precautionary message, Clinton Police Chief Ben Lowers implores the public to keep a watchful eye on our neighbors, especially the elderly. Additionally, the Chief is calling on everyone to be vigilant in pet care. 

The Chief says keeping an eye on our neighbors during warm stretches goes back to his continued messages of being a good neighbor at all times.