We may finally be getting out of spring-like weather and see some summertime dryness for the next week. Today we will see partly sunny skies and a high of 82. Then, we'll partly cloudy skies for tonight with a low of 62. Meanwhile, we should be mostly dry over the next week. After today we are looking at highs in the...

When it comes to area gas prices, Vandalia's prices are in line with other area communities or a little cheaper in some instances. According to GasBuddy.com, Vandalia's gas prices range from $4.55 per gallon to $4.65 per gallon as of this morning. Effingham's prices are the cheapest with their prices ranging from $4.4...

The Illinois State Board of Education has changed its school rating system to measure student attendance instead of chronic absenteeism. 25% of Illinois students were chronically absent last school year, higher than the national average of 22%. Illinois Policy Institute Manager of Education Policy Hannah Schmid said th...

A push to regulate artificial intelligence products in Illinois has taken a step toward becoming law. The plan, which has broad support from industry leaders, would require transparency and expanded safety measures from many AI companies. 'The Artificial Intelligence Safety Measures Act,' would require AI companies suc...

(Springfield, IL) -- U.S. Senator Dick Durbin is saying goodbye in Springfield ahead of his retirement. While giving his farewell address yesterday to state lawmakers at the Illinois Capitol, the Illinois Democrat gave said he will miss helping people. The 81-year-old has continuously introduced the DREAM Act, which...

(Champaign, IL) -- The road crew member who was hit and killed by a vehicle on I-74 in Champaign is being identified as the former Chief of the Tilton Police Department. Steven Cornett died following the incident yesterday morning on I-74 near mile marker 180. Authorities are investigating. Cornett served with the Tilt...

We are looking at some more rain moving through today. But, after that, we should be looking at a longer dry period. We have a chance of showers and thunderstorms today with a high of 78. Then, mostly cloudy skies for tonight with a low of 61. Meanwhile, our forecast is calling for several dry and mild days to follow a...

A Vandalia man is facing 4 Felony charges after an incident over the weekend where he is alleged to have discharged a firearm in the direction of one individual and is alleged to have pointed a gun at a Police Officer. 33 year old Adam J. Robson is charged with Armed Violence, which is a Class X Felony. The information...

With the summer break kicking into full swing for area schools this week, summer cleaning and summer projects are getting underway as well. For the Vandalia School District, that means one big project that will benefit several schools in the region as well as smaller projects for the Vandalia District itself. Vandalia ...

Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza is supporting legislation that would limit municipalities' ability to reallocate tax increment financing dollars, but Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's administration is opposed to the idea. Mendoza told the House Revenue and Finance Committee that TIF legislation was enacted over 65 y...

(Bloomington, IL) -- The city of Bloomington is placing a delay on data center projects. The City Council unanimously approved a six-month moratorium on the projects. The action means Bloomington won't allow any applications to be submitted for data centers using five or more megawatts of power. During that time, city ...

(Springfield, IL) -- An investigation is underway after the Stratton Building and the Illinois State Museum was placed on lockdown. The Secretary of State's Office says Secretary of State Police identified a suspicious device yesterday morning in the parking lot of the Capitol Complex. A lockdown was issued for the Str...

We will remain much the same with our weather today. We will see mostly cloudy skies for today with a high of 78. Then, we do have a chance of showers and thunderstorms for tonight and into Wednesday. We'll see a low of 63 for tonight. Meanwhile, our current forecast shows us with highs each day into the upper 70's a...

The Brownstown VFW hosted its 30th annual Memorial Day Service on Monday Morning. When giving his Commander's address, FVW Commander Jebidiah Smail reminded the audience why we celebrate Memorial Day. Also included in the Memorial Day Service was music from both the Brownstown Community Choir and the Brownstown school ...

We hear more today from City of Vandalia Administrator LaTisha Paslay on progress with the new Water Treatment Plant for the City of Vandalia. Speaking on our podcast "Talking about Vandalia," Paslay says construction is moving well. And, she reminds just how long this project has been in the works to replace...