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MARION — Boil orders remain in effect in several communities around Southern Illinois as water from the Rend Lake Conservancy District Inter-City Water Plant slowly begins to refill local water systems.

Water customers are asked to continue conserving water and boil orders remain in effect.

When Rend Lake Conservancy District announced a break in 36-inch pipe Wednesday evening, municipalities throughout the system began water conservation measures. By Thursday morning, some cities and towns were beginning to run out of water.

When Rend Lake Conservancy District announced a break in 36-inch pipe Wednesday evening, municipalities throughout the system began water conservation measures. By Thursday morning, some cities and towns were beginning to run out of water.

A nine-year-old female died Wednesday related to injuries received in a jet ski accident on Lake of Egypt.

The state is preparing to send aid to Southern Illinois communities affected by the water main break at Rend Lake Conservancy District, according to a statement from the governor's office.

Johnston City Police Department issued a statement on Facebook reminding residents to conserve water.

The City of Christopher is suspending water service after the breach at Rend Lake Conservancy District.

BENTON — Some Southern Illinois cities are out of water, schools and businesses are closing, towns are under boil orders and many residents are being asked to conserve water after a breach in a pipe at the water plant for…