AVA, IL (KFVS) - A viewer sent us this picture showing how hot it is in the shade on Thursday, July 21.

The viewer said this was taken in the shade around 12:30 p.m.

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Several electric cooperatives in southeast Missouri and southern Illinois are asking customers to minimize their use of electricity from noon until 7 p.m. on Thursday.

The Midwest Interconnection System Operator (MISO) has forecasted a generation shortfall within the MISO operating area between noon 7 p.m. Thursday.

MISO has requested the voluntary load reduction due to the hot, humid weather, to help ensure reliable generation of delivery of electricity throughout the Midwest.

Reducing the electric usage can minimize the impact of this electric power shortage and help keep costs down.

These tips come from Citizens Electric Coop:

CARBONDALE, IL (KFVS) - Every Friday night until October 28 will be Carbondale's Friday Night Fair from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Hosted by the Carbondale Main Street and Carbondale Park District, it is located in the Town Square Pavilion. It will include live music, local vendors and the Family Fun Zone.

The Family Fun Zone will be focused only on children's entertainment and will include crafts, games and different activities to keep kids occupied. It will be located on the north area of the lawn.

The theme of the fair on Friday, July 22 will be Health and Fitness.

Instructors from the SIUC Student Recreation Center will be leading a free Zumba class from 6 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. at the fair.

For more information, you can contact Carbondale Main Street at 618-529-8040 or visit them online.

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