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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
Fri
61°
79°
Fri
79°/61°
More clouds than sun. Highs in the upper 70s and lows in the low 60s.

Chance of Rain: 9%

Sunrise: 05:57:08 AM

Sunset: 07:48:24 PM

Humidity: 76%

Wind: NNE @ 7 mph

UV Index: 7 High

Friday Night

Considerable clouds this evening. Some decrease in clouds late. Low 61F. Winds light and variable.

Sat
61°
81°
Sat
81°/61°
Chance of afternoon showers. Highs in the low 80s and lows in the low 60s.

Chance of Rain: 31%

Sunrise: 05:56:02 AM

Sunset: 07:49:19 PM

Humidity: 77%

Wind: SSW @ 7 mph

UV Index: 7 High

Saturday Night

Cloudy with occasional showers. Low 61F. Winds WSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%.

Sun
63°
78°
Sun
78°/63°
Afternoon showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s and lows in the low 60s.

Chance of Rain: 41%

Sunrise: 05:54:57 AM

Sunset: 07:50:14 PM

Humidity: 80%

Wind: NNW @ 6 mph

UV Index: 5 Moderate

Sunday Night

Showers early, becoming a steady rain late. Low 63F. Winds light and variable. Chance of rain 70%. Rainfall around a half an inch.

Mon
66°
78°
Mon
78°/66°
Showers. Highs in the upper 70s and lows in the mid 60s.

Chance of Rain: 58%

Sunrise: 05:53:53 AM

Sunset: 07:51:09 PM

Humidity: 82%

Wind: SSW @ 12 mph

UV Index: 7 High

Monday Night

Partly cloudy in the evening followed by scattered thunderstorms after midnight. Low 66F. Winds S at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60%.

Tue
67°
82°
Tue
82°/67°
Scattered thunderstorms. Highs in the low 80s and lows in the upper 60s.

Chance of Rain: 47%

Sunrise: 05:52:51 AM

Sunset: 07:52:04 PM

Humidity: 81%

Wind: SSW @ 16 mph

UV Index: 7 High

Tuesday Night

Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Low 67F. Winds SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60%.

Wed
64°
86°
Wed
86°/64°
Scattered thunderstorms possible. Highs in the mid 80s and lows in the mid 60s.

Chance of Rain: 38%

Sunrise: 05:51:49 AM

Sunset: 07:52:59 PM

Humidity: 71%

Wind: SSW @ 15 mph

UV Index: 9 Very High

Wednesday Night

Scattered thunderstorms. Low 64F. Winds SW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60%. Locally heavy rainfall possible.

Thu
59°
82°
Thu
82°/59°
Morning thunderstorms. Highs in the low 80s and lows in the upper 50s.

Chance of Rain: 41%

Sunrise: 05:50:50 AM

Sunset: 07:53:53 PM

Humidity: 67%

Wind: W @ 11 mph

UV Index: 9 Very High

Thursday Night

Overcast with rain showers at times. Low 59F. Winds WNW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%.