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The trolley is not air-conditioned, and the 100-degree days made it too dangerous to operate the trolley, Bi-State Development officials said.

The release said Loop Trolley cars are not air conditioned, which makes it too dangerous and uncomfortable to operate the trolley cars.

The Loop Trolley is suspending operations until further notice due to extreme heat.

But actual date will depend on when Bi-State and other officials are satisfied that the trolley cars and other equipment meet safety requirements.

The date for resuming service has yet to be determined; a Federal Transit Administration official wants that to happen in June.

But actual date will depend on when Bi-State and other officials are satisfied that the trolley cars and other equipment meet safety requirements.

The U. City part of the Delmar Loop will be closed to traffic Saturday for a Juneteenth festival.

These are upcoming events in O’Fallon, Shiloh and surrounding Illinois cities.

The Loop Trolley began service Thursday and will operate for the summer season until October.