Kankakee School District 111 announced (Monday) schools will be closed Tuesday due to the weather.
Danville Community Consolidated School District 118 announced it'll conduct an e-learning day Tuesday.
The intense heat is forcing officials to keep safety at the fore-front. Other districts may follow suit. Several after-school activities are also being canceled.
Heading into Monday, area school leaders were advising parents and students about safety concerns – advising to have water readily available and avoid long stays outside in the heat.
Other school districts were canceling sporting events Monday and today’s (Tues) scheduled events were on the chopping block. Followers are advised to call ahead and check on Tuesday's events.
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