 through the remainder of western Illinois along the Mississippi River before expanding eastward this morning to cover the entire southern half of the state as we work towards midday. Finally clearing south and eastern parts of the state by about 3 p.m. today. Once the cold front comes through today, a northwesterly flow then sets up with high pressure over the Great Lakes to guarantee dry weather and temperatures that will feel a good 20 degrees cooler on Thursday when compared to yesterday. The