Weather outlook with heat and possible storms today
Partly cloudy and very warm with high around the low 90s and humid air. Showers and thunderstorms are likely, with variable winds 5 to 10 mph. The Weather Authority notes that in an average year 84 tropical storms form globally, 45 reach hurricane or typhoon strength.
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Comfort Factors in Southern Illinois Yesterday
Humidity at 5 p.m. was 63 percent with barometric pressure at 30.12 inches, rising. The brief weather note indicates a higher humidity level and a rising pressure trend for the region yesterday.
Lottery results snapshot from multiple states
Illinois and Missouri, Kentucky, and ShowMe5 lotteries list Pick Three and Pick Four daytime and evening numbers. Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots shown, including Illinois Daily Little Lotto and Lotto draws with jackpot figures.
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Energy Department targets grid congestion areas and corridors
The Energy Department names the Northeast, Southern California and major urban centers as the most congested regions while flagging Montana North and South Dakota Wyoming and other western and midwestern states as future needs for new transmission lines. The report outlines proposed nationwide corridors to ease bottlenecks, with a 60 day public comment period and possible federal action if states fail to act.
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New Orleans public schools open amid hope and confusion
On the first day eight schools reopened in New Orleans with over 4 000 students, amid a reform effort after Katrina. Students faced varied enrollment rules and multiple governing bodies as state and local authorities work toward a centralized system while teachers report shortages and logistical hurdles.
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