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MARION — Eight runs over the first two innings was more than enough to propel the Marion Wildcats past the Herrin Tigers Tuesday, 11-2, in the semifinal round of the Class 3A Marion Regional. 6m3q1t

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MURPHYSBORO — Ruby Yates worked through Interstate 57-like traffic Tuesday as Anna-Jonesboro defeated Johnston City, 8-4, in the Class 2A Murp…

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MARION — Following the May 16 storm, producing an EF-4 tornado that destroyed dozens of homes in the area south of Marion, the question everyo…

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CARBONDALE — The City of Carbondale Police Department has located missing juvenile Larry Williams safe and in good health. The assistance from the public is greatly appreciated.

Illinois 4 closure north of Illinois 150 intersection begins June 3 d1cx

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STEELVILLE — The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced that Illinois 4 will be closed from the intersection of Illinois 4 and Illinois 150, west of Steelville, to approximately 0…

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Fast start lifts Wildcats past Herrin in softball p1c26

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MARION — Eight runs over the first two innings was more than enough to propel the Marion Wildcats past the Herrin Tigers Tuesday, 11-2, in the semifinal round of the Class 3A Marion Regional.

Falcons rally past Goreville at Trico Sectional 3j5l29

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CAMPBELL HILL — While the size of the Goreville hurdle may have paled in comparison to other years, it still felt good for Elverado coach Ben Melby and his Falcons to climb it in the sectional round.

Yates pitches, hits A-J past JC at softball sectional 70g2o

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MURPHYSBORO — Ruby Yates worked through Interstate 57-like traffic Tuesday as Anna-Jonesboro defeated Johnston City, 8-4, in the Class 2A Murphysboro Sectional softball semifinals.

Perrott pitches Terriers past Tigers 2g211k

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CARBONDALE — Senior right-hander Ryan Perrott tossed one of his best games of the season Monday afternoon as the Carbondale Terriers defeated visiting Herrin, 3-1, in the quarterfinal round of…

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Marion’s girls soccer team faces a daunting challenge Tuesday at the Class 2A Waterloo Sectional when it meets perennial metro-east power, Triad, at 5 p.m.

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Last week’s baseball regional tournaments made up for all the upsets this year’s March Madness Tournament didn’t have.

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CARBONDALE — As the Veo partnership approaches its third anniversary, the Carbondale city council heard a presentation on Tuesday evening on what changes will be coming in the near future with…

Illinois 4 closure north of Illinois 150 intersection begins June 3 d1cx

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STEELVILLE — The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced that Illinois 4 will be closed from the intersection of Illinois 4 and Illinois 150, west of Steelville, to approximately 0…

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MOUNT VERNON — Every year, hundreds of motorcycles parade down Broadway in Mount Vernon as part of a cross-country journey. In their words, they ride for those who can’t.

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Day
Temp
Wed
58°
77°
Wed
77°/58°
Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 70s and lows in the upper 50s.

Chance of Rain: 4%

Sunrise: 05:36:56 AM

Sunset: 08:09:31 PM

Humidity: 69%

Wind: WNW @ 9 mph

UV Index: 9 Very High

Wednesday Night 3z172n

Partly cloudy skies. Low 58F. Winds light and variable.

Thu
57°
76°
Thu
76°/57°
Chance of afternoon showers. Highs in the mid 70s and lows in the upper 50s.

Chance of Rain: 68%

Sunrise: 05:36:28 AM

Sunset: 08:10:14 PM

Humidity: 65%

Wind: SW @ 7 mph

UV Index: 7 High

Thursday Night 1e4a2u

A steady rain in the evening. Showers continuing late. Low 57F. Winds NNW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 90%. Rainfall around a half an inch.

Fri
59°
76°
Fri
76°/59°
Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 70s and lows in the upper 50s.

Chance of Rain: 22%

Sunrise: 05:36:02 AM

Sunset: 08:10:57 PM

Humidity: 65%

Wind: NW @ 13 mph

UV Index: 9 Very High

Friday Night 434u2b

A mostly clear sky. Low 59F. Winds WNW at 5 to 10 mph.

Sat
60°
84°
Sat
84°/60°
Sunshine. Highs in the mid 80s and lows in the low 60s.

Chance of Rain: 5%

Sunrise: 05:35:38 AM

Sunset: 08:11:38 PM

Humidity: 48%

Wind: WNW @ 12 mph

UV Index: 9 Very High

Saturday Night 582oy

Partly cloudy. Low near 60F. Winds WSW at 5 to 10 mph.

Sun
61°
85°
Sun
85°/61°
More sun than clouds. Highs in the mid 80s and lows in the low 60s.

Chance of Rain: 10%

Sunrise: 05:35:16 AM

Sunset: 08:12:19 PM

Humidity: 53%

Wind: SSE @ 7 mph

UV Index: 10 Very High

Sunday Night 6e591c

Clear skies. Low 61F. Winds light and variable.

Mon
66°
86°
Mon
86°/66°
Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s and lows in the mid 60s.

Chance of Rain: 5%

Sunrise: 05:34:55 AM

Sunset: 08:12:58 PM

Humidity: 51%

Wind: SSE @ 8 mph

UV Index: 10 Very High

Monday Night 1s615x

A mostly clear sky. Low 66F. Winds SSE at 5 to 10 mph.

Tue
70°
88°
Tue
88°/70°
Times of sun and clouds. Highs in the upper 80s and lows in the low 70s.

Chance of Rain: 18%

Sunrise: 05:34:36 AM

Sunset: 08:13:36 PM

Humidity: 54%

Wind: S @ 11 mph

UV Index: 10 Very High

Tuesday Night 394s4z

Partly cloudy. Low around 70F. Winds S at 5 to 10 mph.