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HERRIN — Hairstylist Holly Burks always loved alpacas, and when the COVID-19 lockdown started, her family decided it would be the perfect time to buy a few. Four years later, they operate Burks Family Alpaca Farm.

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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
63°
85°
Thu
85°/63°
Times of sun and clouds. Highs in the mid 80s and lows in the low 60s.

Chance of Rain: 3%

Sunrise: 05:58:16 AM

Sunset: 07:47:29 PM

Humidity: 66%

Wind: S @ 14 mph

UV Index: 8 Very High

Thursday Night

Showers this evening, becoming a steady rain overnight. Low 63F. Winds S at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 100%. Rainfall around a half an inch.

Fri
59°
75°
Fri
75°/59°
Showers. Highs in the mid 70s and lows in the upper 50s.

Chance of Rain: 66%

Sunrise: 05:57:08 AM

Sunset: 07:48:24 PM

Humidity: 85%

Wind: NE @ 9 mph

UV Index: 5 Moderate

Friday Night

A few clouds. Low 59F. Winds NE at 5 to 10 mph.

Sat
61°
81°
Sat
81°/61°
Mix of sun and clouds. Highs in the low 80s and lows in the low 60s.

Chance of Rain: 20%

Sunrise: 05:56:02 AM

Sunset: 07:49:19 PM

Humidity: 74%

Wind: WSW @ 7 mph

UV Index: 8 Very High

Saturday Night

Scattered thunderstorms in the evening, with mostly cloudy skies overnight. Low 61F. Winds light and variable. Chance of rain 40%.

Sun
63°
80°
Sun
80°/63°
Afternoon showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the low 80s and lows in the low 60s.

Chance of Rain: 52%

Sunrise: 05:54:57 AM

Sunset: 07:50:14 PM

Humidity: 76%

Wind: SW @ 7 mph

UV Index: 5 Moderate

Sunday Night

Rain. Low 63F. Winds light and variable. Chance of rain 70%. Rainfall near a quarter of an inch.

Mon
67°
79°
Mon
79°/67°
A few thunderstorms possible. Highs in the upper 70s and lows in the upper 60s.

Chance of Rain: 58%

Sunrise: 05:53:53 AM

Sunset: 07:51:09 PM

Humidity: 84%

Wind: S @ 10 mph

UV Index: 7 High

Monday Night

Partly cloudy in the evening followed by scattered thunderstorms after midnight. Low 67F. Winds S at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%.

Tue
66°
83°
Tue
83°/66°
Scattered thunderstorms. Highs in the low 80s and lows in the mid 60s.

Chance of Rain: 49%

Sunrise: 05:52:51 AM

Sunset: 07:52:04 PM

Humidity: 78%

Wind: SSW @ 17 mph

UV Index: 6 High

Tuesday Night

Variable clouds with scattered thunderstorms. Low 66F. Winds SSW at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 50%.

Wed
67°
85°
Wed
85°/67°
Scattered thunderstorms possible. Highs in the mid 80s and lows in the upper 60s.

Chance of Rain: 45%

Sunrise: 05:51:49 AM

Sunset: 07:52:59 PM

Humidity: 69%

Wind: SSW @ 15 mph

UV Index: 8 Very High

Wednesday Night

Variably cloudy with scattered thunderstorms. Low 67F. Winds SW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60%.