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Bid on a homemade cake in the flavor of your choice during the silent auction being held in conjunction with the Metropolis Kiwanis Scholarship Spaghetti Supper on Saturday, April 13. MaryAnn …

A silver band is just visible on a bat in the bottom right. The Indiana bat was photographed during a recent winter hibernation site survey in a Pope County cave on the Shawnee National Forest…

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JOHNSTON CITY — The Anna-Jonesboro Wildcats (11-10) came away with a 52-42 non-conference win over River-to-River foe, Du Quoin Indians (5-12), on Monday evening in the first day of the Fourth…

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CARBONDALE — It was a strong weekend for the Murphysboro High School boys wrestling team. The Red Devils, under the guidance of head coach Shea Baker, finished second overall at the Murdale In…

CARTERVILLE - A strong third quarter by the Massac County Patriots Friday erased a seven-point deficit en route to a 55-48 River-to-River Conference Ohio Division win at Carterville.

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Resolutions made at the start of a new year often focus on personal improvement. Giving up poor habits like smoking or drinking too much alcohol and losing weight through diet and exercise are…

Eggnog is a rich and delicious beverage that has become synonymous with the most festive time of year. This milk- and egg-based concoction is tasty on its own, or it can be dressed up with oth…

URBANA, Ill. — As the days inch further and further into winter and frigid temperatures, Dr. Pavlovsky, director of the University of Illinois Veterinary Medicine South Clinic, has important w…

Weather Forecast

Day
Temp
Wed
63°
85°
Wed
85°/63°
Partly cloudy. Lows overnight in the low 60s.

Chance of Rain: 24%

Sunrise: 05:59:26 AM

Sunset: 07:46:41 PM

Humidity: 77%

Wind: SE @ 6 mph

UV Index: 0 Low

Wednesday Night

Some clouds. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. Low 63F. Winds light and variable.

Thu
63°
86°
Thu
86°/63°
Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 80s and lows in the low 60s.

Chance of Rain: 15%

Sunrise: 05:58:17 AM

Sunset: 07:47:37 PM

Humidity: 58%

Wind: S @ 14 mph

UV Index: 8 Very High

Thursday Night

Rain showers in the evening will evolve into a more steady rain overnight. Low 63F. Winds S at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 80%. Rainfall around a half an inch.

Fri
60°
76°
Fri
76°/60°
A few thunderstorms possible. Highs in the mid 70s and lows in the low 60s.

Chance of Rain: 54%

Sunrise: 05:57:10 AM

Sunset: 07:48:32 PM

Humidity: 81%

Wind: NE @ 8 mph

UV Index: 5 Moderate

Friday Night

Partly to mostly cloudy. Low near 60F. Winds light and variable.

Sat
61°
82°
Sat
82°/61°
Partly cloudy. Highs in the low 80s and lows in the low 60s.

Chance of Rain: 24%

Sunrise: 05:56:03 AM

Sunset: 07:49:28 PM

Humidity: 74%

Wind: SSW @ 7 mph

UV Index: 8 Very High

Saturday Night

Thunderstorms in the evening will give way to mostly cloudy skies overnight. Low 61F. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60%.

Sun
62°
78°
Sun
78°/62°
Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 70s and lows in the low 60s.

Chance of Rain: 24%

Sunrise: 05:54:58 AM

Sunset: 07:50:23 PM

Humidity: 76%

Wind: WNW @ 7 mph

UV Index: 6 High

Sunday Night

Showers and thundershowers during the evening giving way to periods of light rain overnight. Low 62F. Winds SE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70%.

Mon
67°
80°
Mon
80°/67°
Scattered thunderstorms. Highs in the low 80s and lows in the upper 60s.

Chance of Rain: 58%

Sunrise: 05:53:54 AM

Sunset: 07:51:18 PM

Humidity: 79%

Wind: S @ 11 mph

UV Index: 7 High

Monday Night

Variable clouds with scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly overnight. Low 67F. Winds S at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%.

Tue
70°
83°
Tue
83°/70°
Scattered thunderstorms. Highs in the low 80s and lows in the low 70s.

Chance of Rain: 52%

Sunrise: 05:52:52 AM

Sunset: 07:52:13 PM

Humidity: 78%

Wind: SSW @ 17 mph

UV Index: 7 High

Tuesday Night

Scattered thunderstorms. Low near 70F. Winds SSW at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 60%.