Governor Quinn Issues Warning on Severe Weather

CHICAGO - Governor Quinn today issued the following statement regarding severe weather across Illinois:

"Today's severe weather warnings and storms across Illinois are very serious.

"I urge everyone to pay attention to all weather alerts and stay home and inside if possible.

"Driving during these severe conditions is extremely dangerous.

"All residents should stay off the roads until these storms and flood warnings subside."

For a list of road closures, please visit http://www.dot.il.gov/road/roadClosures.htm. For more information on flood safety and real-time updates on today's storms, please visit http://Ready.Illinois.gov/.