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JUNCTION — The Christopher High School girls basketball team captured their first regional championship in three years Friday, defeating the Gallatin County Hawks on their home floor, 44-36, for the Class 1A tourney title.

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HERRIN — Senior transfer Madelyn Roundcount clicked for 19 points Thursday, including 17 in the first half, to lead the Benton Rangerettes to a decisive 49-21 victory over Franklin County riva…

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CAIRO — The City of Cairo Police Department has announced that the city was recently awarded both a federal grant and a local grant to enhance public safety operations and improve departmental…

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JUNCTION — The Christopher High School girls basketball team captured their first regional championship in three years Friday, defeating the Gallatin County Hawks on their home floor, 44-36, f…

CHAMPAIGN — The boys individual state wrestling tournament was held Thursday through Saturday, and multiple Southern Illinois grapplers competed for coveted state championships.

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Weather Forecast

Day
Temp
Mon
18°
33°
Mon
33°/18°
Times of sun and clouds. Highs in the low 30s and lows in the upper teens.

Chance of Rain: 0%

Sunrise: 06:34:57 AM

Sunset: 05:43:39 PM

Humidity: 46%

Wind: NNW @ 11 mph

UV Index: 2 Low

Monday Night

Mainly clear. Low 18F. Winds light and variable.

Tue
42°
49°
Tue
49°/42°
Considerably cloudy, windy. Highs in the upper 40s and lows in the low 40s.

Chance of Rain: 0%

Sunrise: 06:33:37 AM

Sunset: 05:44:40 PM

Humidity: 46%

Wind: SSW @ 20 mph

UV Index: 3 Moderate

Tuesday Night

Cloudy. Low 42F. Winds SW at 15 to 25 mph.

Wed
39°
56°
Wed
56°/39°
Morning clouds followed by afternoon sun. Highs in the mid 50s and lows in the upper 30s.

Chance of Rain: 11%

Sunrise: 06:32:17 AM

Sunset: 05:45:41 PM

Humidity: 54%

Wind: N @ 5 mph

UV Index: 4 Moderate

Wednesday Night

Cloudy with rain developing after midnight. Thunder possible. Low 39F. Winds ENE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 90%.

Thu
31°
49°
Thu
49°/31°
A few morning showers. Highs in the upper 40s and lows in the low 30s.

Chance of Rain: 42%

Sunrise: 06:30:56 AM

Sunset: 05:46:42 PM

Humidity: 73%

Wind: NNE @ 10 mph

UV Index: 3 Moderate

Thursday Night

Some clouds early will give way to generally clear conditions overnight. Low 31F. Winds light and variable.

Fri
39°
61°
Fri
61°/39°
Sunny. Highs in the low 60s and lows in the upper 30s.

Chance of Rain: 6%

Sunrise: 06:29:34 AM

Sunset: 05:47:42 PM

Humidity: 55%

Wind: SSW @ 10 mph

UV Index: 4 Moderate

Friday Night

A mostly clear sky. Low 39F. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph.

Sat
34°
69°
Sat
69°/34°
Mainly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s and lows in the mid 30s.

Chance of Rain: 4%

Sunrise: 06:28:11 AM

Sunset: 05:48:42 PM

Humidity: 49%

Wind: SSW @ 12 mph

UV Index: 4 Moderate

Saturday Night

A few clouds. Low 34F. Winds NNW at 5 to 10 mph.

Sun
30°
46°
Sun
46°/30°
More clouds than sun. Highs in the mid 40s and lows in the low 30s.

Chance of Rain: 24%

Sunrise: 06:26:48 AM

Sunset: 05:49:42 PM

Humidity: 60%

Wind: NNE @ 13 mph

UV Index: 3 Moderate

Sunday Night

Cloudy with periods of light freezing rain later at night. Low near 30F. Winds NE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precip 30%.