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Temperatures are climbing to 90°F today with rain showers expected, so stay hydrated and keep an umbrella handy as you head out. Carbondale wrapped up Fourth of July celebrations with fireworks and an orchestra performance, while Rend Lake hosted an eagle-focused Independence Day science program that got plenty of attention. If you're thinking about starting a business, there's a free financing workshop coming to Carbondale on July 16 that might be worth checking out.

1. MON 7/06

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   Rain showers
   90°72°
   ▒ 22%
2. TUE 7/07

                
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   Overcast
   86°73°
   ▒ 30%
3. WED 7/08

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   Thunderstorm
   88°70°
   ▒ 22%
4. THU 7/09

                
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   Overcast
   93°70°
   ▒ 19%
5. FRI 7/10

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   Rain showers
   95°72°
   ▒ 46%
6. SAT 7/11

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   Rain showers
   93°73°
   ▒ 46%
7. SUN 7/12

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   Drizzle
   90°72°
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8. MON 7/13

                
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   Overcast
   93°73°
   ▒ 9%
9. TUE 7/14

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   Clear
   97°77°
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10. WED 7/15

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    Mainly clear
    97°75°
    ▒ 6%

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1. 01
   Fireworks, orchestra cap off Carbondale’s Fourth of July
   Southern Illinoisan · 8h ago
2. 02
   Eagle ambassadors soar at Rend Lake’s Independence Day science program
   KFVS12 · 1d ago
3. 03
   Free ‘Finding Financing for Your Small Business’ workshop coming to Carbondale July 16
   KFVS12 · 8h ago
4. 04
   Murphysboro Man Sentenced on Drug Charge
   WSIU NEWS · 19h ago
5. 05
   SIU Foundation celebrates record fundraising year, historic milestones in Fiscal Year 2026
   Southern Illinoisan · 1d ago
6. 06
   Carbondale buries 100-year time capsule at train station
   The Paducah Sun · 2d ago
7. 07
   How the Williamson County Sheriff Department Prepares for Fourth of July Weekend
   WSIL-TV · 2d ago
8. 08
   Job Squad: July 3rd, 2026
   WSIL-TV · 3d ago
9. 09
   Paddleboarders find cool escape from summer heat
   Southern Illinoisan · 3d ago
10. 10
    Veterans connect with services at Marion VA resource fair
    WSIL-TV · 3d ago

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