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Weather alert: Closures and delays

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Updated 4:00 pm, Jan 6
Due to hazardous weather and road conditions, SIU Medicine clinics in Carbondale will remain closed on Tuesday, Jan 7. All other SIU Medicine clinics will be open with regular hours.

Due to inclement weather, the following SIU Medicine locations are affected on Monday, Jan. 6:

Area 1 Central Illinois (Springfield, Decatur, Lincoln, Jacksonville, Taylorville): Delayed start - open at 12:00 pm 

Area 1 Central Illinois (Pittsfield): Closed

Area 2 West Central Illinois (Quincy): Delayed start - open at 12:00 pm 

Area 3 Southern Illinois (Carbondale): Closed

Area 4 Metro East (Alton): Delayed start - open at 12:00 pm 

Clinics and administrative offices in Areas 1,2 and 4, with the exception of Pittsfield, will open at noon on Monday, Jan. 6. Clinics and administrative offices in Area 3 will be closed. Patients with appointments will be contacted for rescheduling or telehealth options. 

This story will be updated as additional information becomes available. 

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