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Carbondale — A wet May has caused higher than normal soil moisture especially for southern Illinois, according to Jennie Atkins, Water and Atmospheric Resources Monitoring (WARM) program manager at the Illinois State Water Survey.

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High-achieving academic students received recognition from parents, area businesses, churches, individuals, organizations and school administrators at the annual Johnson County Top Flight even…

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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
Sat
61°
84°
Sat
84°/61°
Clear. Lows overnight in the low 60s.

Chance of Rain: 8%

Sunrise: 05:43:06 AM

Sunset: 08:01:54 PM

Humidity: 89%

Wind: SSE @ 2 mph

UV Index: 0 Low

Saturday Night

A clear sky. Low 61F. Winds light and variable.

Sun
64°
88°
Sun
88°/64°
Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s and lows in the mid 60s.

Chance of Rain: 7%

Sunrise: 05:42:21 AM

Sunset: 08:02:45 PM

Humidity: 63%

Wind: ESE @ 5 mph

UV Index: 9 Very High

Sunday Night

Mostly clear. Low 64F. Winds light and variable.

Mon
68°
88°
Mon
88°/68°
Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 80s and lows in the upper 60s.

Chance of Rain: 6%

Sunrise: 05:41:38 AM

Sunset: 08:03:35 PM

Humidity: 60%

Wind: S @ 10 mph

UV Index: 8 Very High

Monday Night

A few clouds from time to time. Low 68F. Winds SSE at 5 to 10 mph.

Tue
70°
89°
Tue
89°/70°
Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 80s and lows in the low 70s.

Chance of Rain: 15%

Sunrise: 05:40:57 AM

Sunset: 08:04:24 PM

Humidity: 62%

Wind: S @ 17 mph

UV Index: 9 Very High

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy during the evening with thunderstorms becoming likely overnight. Low around 70F. Winds S at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 80%.

Wed
61°
79°
Wed
79°/61°
Thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s and lows in the low 60s.

Chance of Rain: 87%

Sunrise: 05:40:17 AM

Sunset: 08:05:13 PM

Humidity: 81%

Wind: SW @ 13 mph

UV Index: 8 Very High

Wednesday Night

Thunderstorms likely in the evening. Then a chance of scattered thunderstorms later on. Low 61F. Winds NW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 80%.

Thu
62°
79°
Thu
79°/62°
Mix of sun and clouds. Highs in the upper 70s and lows in the low 60s.

Chance of Rain: 24%

Sunrise: 05:39:40 AM

Sunset: 08:06 PM

Humidity: 71%

Wind: E @ 7 mph

UV Index: 9 Very High

Thursday Night

Overcast with rain showers at times. Low 62F. Winds light and variable. Chance of rain 60%.

Fri
64°
81°
Fri
81°/64°
Morning showers, possibly a rumble of thunder. Highs in the low 80s and lows in the mid 60s.

Chance of Rain: 62%

Sunrise: 05:39:03 AM

Sunset: 08:06:48 PM

Humidity: 77%

Wind: SE @ 7 mph

UV Index: 9 Very High

Friday Night

Partly cloudy skies early followed by increasing clouds with showers developing later at night. Low 64F. Winds light and variable. Chance of rain 50%.