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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
39°
70°
Wed
70°/39°
Clear. Lows overnight in the upper 30s.

Chance of Rain: 2%

Sunrise: 06:07:57 AM

Sunset: 07:40:04 PM

Humidity: 86%

Wind: ENE @ 5 mph

UV Index: 0 Low

Wednesday Night

A clear sky. Low 39F. Winds light and variable.

Thu
52°
68°
Thu
68°/52°
Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 60s and lows in the low 50s.

Chance of Rain: 2%

Sunrise: 06:06:41 AM

Sunset: 07:41 PM

Humidity: 53%

Wind: E @ 8 mph

UV Index: 8 Very High

Thursday Night

Considerable cloudiness. Occasional rain showers later at night. Low 52F. Winds E at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60%.

Fri
66°
79°
Fri
79°/66°
Showers ending by midday. Highs in the upper 70s and lows in the mid 60s.

Chance of Rain: 63%

Sunrise: 06:05:26 AM

Sunset: 07:41:55 PM

Humidity: 71%

Wind: SSE @ 18 mph

UV Index: 4 Moderate

Friday Night

Rain showers in the evening with scattered thunderstorms arriving overnight. Low 66F. Winds S at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 60%.

Sat
66°
79°
Sat
79°/66°
Windy, a few thunderstorms possible. Highs in the upper 70s and lows in the mid 60s.

Chance of Rain: 37%

Sunrise: 06:04:11 AM

Sunset: 07:42:51 PM

Humidity: 68%

Wind: S @ 21 mph

UV Index: 6 High

Saturday Night

A few clouds. Low 66F. Winds S at 10 to 20 mph.

Sun
65°
84°
Sun
84°/65°
Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 80s and lows in the mid 60s.

Chance of Rain: 18%

Sunrise: 06:02:58 AM

Sunset: 07:43:46 PM

Humidity: 55%

Wind: S @ 20 mph

UV Index: 7 High

Sunday Night

Rain showers in the evening with thunderstorms developing overnight. Low around 65F. Winds S at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 80%.

Mon
59°
72°
Mon
72°/59°
Thunderstorms. Highs in the low 70s and lows in the upper 50s.

Chance of Rain: 90%

Sunrise: 06:01:46 AM

Sunset: 07:44:42 PM

Humidity: 85%

Wind: SSW @ 14 mph

UV Index: 4 Moderate

Monday Night

Partly to mostly cloudy skies with scattered thunderstorms before midnight. Low 59F. Winds WSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.

Tue
57°
79°
Tue
79°/57°
Afternoon showers. Highs in the upper 70s and lows in the upper 50s.

Chance of Rain: 31%

Sunrise: 06:00:35 AM

Sunset: 07:45:38 PM

Humidity: 66%

Wind: W @ 7 mph

UV Index: 8 Very High

Tuesday Night

Clear skies. Low 57F. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph.