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ANNA — Business owner Jimmy Roberts — after carving out a successful career in construction — has taken on a new challenge. He is the new boys…

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Following last week’s primary elections in which the rise of Democrat-Socialist candidates alarmed many longtime Democrats, House Speaker Mike…

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MAKANDA — Are you interested in learning the basics of fishing but you’re not sure where to start? Join local Urban Fishing Coordinator Ethan Taylor Stephenson, as he shares tips on fish ident…

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WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for raw boneless chicken breast products due to misbranding and und…

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ANNA — Business owner Jimmy Roberts — after carving out a successful career in construction — has taken on a new challenge. He is the new boys head golf coach at his alma mater — Anna-Jonesbor…

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VIENNA — Having been signed with Rend Lake College Women’s Basketball since the spring, Vienna four-sport (volleyball, basketball, softball, track) athlete Jenna Waters never thought about add…

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SOUTHERN ILLINOIS — Marion High School Director of Athletics Ryan Goodisky is a planner. For nearly three years, Goodisky and members of his coaching staff have been preparing for the implemen…

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UNION COUNTY — Jim “Woody” Woodward, who coached boys golf at Anna-Jonesboro High School the last five years, has officially retired from the coaching ranks.

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Weather Forecast

Day
Temp
Mon
74°
93°
Mon
93°/74°
Clear. Lows overnight in the mid 70s.

Chance of Rain: 8%

Sunrise: 05:36:43 AM

Sunset: 08:22:05 PM

Humidity: 90%

Wind: SSW @ 7 mph

UV Index: 0 Low

Monday Night

Clear skies. Low 74F. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph.

Tue
74°
96°
Tue
96°/74°
Sunshine. Highs in the mid 90s and lows in the mid 70s.

Chance of Rain: 7%

Sunrise: 05:37:09 AM

Sunset: 08:22:01 PM

Humidity: 66%

Wind: SSW @ 11 mph

UV Index: 10 Very High

Tuesday Night

A mostly clear sky. Low 74F. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph.

Wed
74°
95°
Wed
95°/74°
Sunny. Highs in the mid 90s and lows in the mid 70s.

Chance of Rain: 7%

Sunrise: 05:37:36 AM

Sunset: 08:21:56 PM

Humidity: 65%

Wind: SSW @ 9 mph

UV Index: 10 Very High

Wednesday Night

Clear skies. Low 74F. Winds S at 5 to 10 mph.

Thu
75°
95°
Thu
95°/75°
Times of sun and clouds. Highs in the mid 90s and lows in the mid 70s.

Chance of Rain: 15%

Sunrise: 05:38:05 AM

Sunset: 08:21:50 PM

Humidity: 67%

Wind: SSW @ 8 mph

UV Index: 10 Very High

Thursday Night

Mostly clear skies. Low near 75F. Winds light and variable.

Fri
74°
94°
Fri
94°/74°
Mix of sun and clouds. Highs in the mid 90s and lows in the mid 70s.

Chance of Rain: 24%

Sunrise: 05:38:35 AM

Sunset: 08:21:41 PM

Humidity: 68%

Wind: SSW @ 7 mph

UV Index: 10 Very High

Friday Night

Partly to mostly cloudy skies with scattered thunderstorms before midnight. Storms may contain strong gusty winds. Low 74F. Winds light and variable. Chance of rain 40%.

Sat
73°
92°
Sat
92°/73°
Showers and thunderstorms late. Highs in the low 90s and lows in the low 70s.

Chance of Rain: 39%

Sunrise: 05:39:06 AM

Sunset: 08:21:30 PM

Humidity: 69%

Wind: SW @ 6 mph

UV Index: 9 Very High

Saturday Night

A few clouds from time to time. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. Low 73F. Winds light and variable.

Sun
71°
91°
Sun
91°/71°
Mix of sun and clouds. Highs in the low 90s and lows in the low 70s.

Chance of Rain: 24%

Sunrise: 05:39:39 AM

Sunset: 08:21:18 PM

Humidity: 70%

Wind: WNW @ 8 mph

UV Index: 10 Very High

Sunday Night

Rain showers early with mostly cloudy conditions late. Low 71F. Winds N at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%.