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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
Thu
51°
65°
Thu
65°/51°
Showers late. Lows overnight in the low 50s.

Chance of Rain: 40%

Sunrise: 06:06:48 AM

Sunset: 07:41:07 PM

Humidity: 60%

Wind: E @ 8 mph

UV Index: 0 Low

Thursday Night

Considerable cloudiness. Occasional rain showers after midnight. Low 51F. Winds E at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.

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

Chance of Rain: 42%

Sunrise: 06:05:33 AM

Sunset: 07:42:02 PM

Humidity: 65%

Wind: SSE @ 18 mph

UV Index: 4 Moderate

Friday Night

Overcast with showers at times. Thunder possible. Low 66F. Winds S at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 50%.

Sat
66°
80°
Sat
80°/66°
Windy with a possible thunderstorm. Highs in the low 80s and lows in the mid 60s.

Chance of Rain: 34%

Sunrise: 06:04:19 AM

Sunset: 07:42:58 PM

Humidity: 66%

Wind: S @ 21 mph

UV Index: 7 High

Saturday Night

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

Sun
64°
85°
Sun
85°/64°
Windy with a mix of sun and clouds. Highs in the mid 80s and lows in the mid 60s.

Chance of Rain: 4%

Sunrise: 06:03:05 AM

Sunset: 07:43:54 PM

Humidity: 55%

Wind: S @ 20 mph

UV Index: 8 Very High

Sunday Night

Showers early then thundershowers developing late. Low 64F. Winds S at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 90%.

Mon
61°
70°
Mon
70°/61°
Thunderstorms. Highs in the low 70s and lows in the low 60s.

Chance of Rain: 91%

Sunrise: 06:01:53 AM

Sunset: 07:44:49 PM

Humidity: 87%

Wind: SSW @ 14 mph

UV Index: 4 Moderate

Monday Night

Scattered thunderstorms. Low 61F. Winds SW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%.

Tue
62°
80°
Tue
80°/62°
A few clouds. Highs in the low 80s and lows in the low 60s.

Chance of Rain: 20%

Sunrise: 06:00:42 AM

Sunset: 07:45:45 PM

Humidity: 71%

Wind: SSW @ 9 mph

UV Index: 8 Very High

Tuesday Night

A few isolated thunderstorms developing late under partly cloudy skies. Low 62F. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30%.

Wed
59°
81°
Wed
81°/59°
Afternoon thunderstorms. Highs in the low 80s and lows in the upper 50s.

Chance of Rain: 43%

Sunrise: 05:59:32 AM

Sunset: 07:46:40 PM

Humidity: 71%

Wind: SW @ 9 mph

UV Index: 7 High

Wednesday Night

Variable clouds with scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly overnight. Low 59F. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%.