We are looking at our second straight week of dry conditions and temperatures that are just a little warm for this time of year. And, if anything, we are going to be a bit warmer both day and night than we were last week. We will see partly sunny skies for today with a high of 76. Then, partly cloudy skies for tonigh...

We talk more today with Vandalia Mayor Doug Knebel on a false data center rumor that came to light last week. And, the fact he's encouraged with the current direction of the city. Last week, a social media rumor started about a data center coming to Vandalia. Speaking on our podcast "Talking about Vandalia,"...

A viral social media video alleging voting equipment in Cook County is warning voters against selecting Republican candidates has drawn a rebuke from Illinois election officials, who say the claim is false. Mary Bauer posted on TikTok and said she encountered a notification while early voting in Streamwood, a suburb in...

An Illinois legislator says it is scary regardless of cost if the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is sending unqualified individuals to conduct investigations. State Rep. Jed Davis said he is considering legal action after DCFS failed to respond to Freedom of Information Act requests seeking records...

(Chicago, IL) -- State leaders are touting this year's high enrollment at Illinois Public Universities. Officials announced that more than 190-thousand students enrolled at public universities in the state during the fall semester of the 2026-27 academic year. That is the highest level since 2015. Total enrollment at I...

We will be sunny, mild and a bit warm for this time of year today. And, that looks to remain the same, as of this time, for the next week. We will be sunny today with a high of 74. Then, mostly clear for tonight with a low of 45. That forecast, within a degree or two, will remain exactly the same for the next week--...

Vandalia Mayor Doug Knebel is making it clear once again---there is no information on a Data Center for Vandalia and there is certainly no deal in place on one, either. A social media rumor made the rounds earlier this week. Long story short, the post said a Data Center deal was in place for Vandalia with mentions of ...

Staffing companies say proposed rule changes by the Illinois Department of Labor would be bad for business, bad for temporary workers and costly to consumers. The proposed rules require temporary workers who put in 720 hours over six months to be given full-time benefits or the cash equivalent. Staffing Services Associ...

A top federal emergency aid official told state officials across the country they should be prepared to bear more of the burden of emergency response to disastrous events instead of expecting federal help. Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator Cameron Hamilton told emergency management officials at a confer...

(Frankfort, IL) -- A suburban man is facing charges for allegedly impersonating a federal agent during a traffic stop. Frankfort Police pulled over 46-year-old Edward R. Kajmowicz for a traffic violation. During the stop, Kajmowicz identified himself as a DEA agent and provided fake credentials. The Frankfort officer c...

This boil order has been lifted---- A boil order has been issued for water customers on Jefferson Street from Coles to Locust Streets. This boil order also includes water customers on the south side of Shelley Drive from Coles to Locust Streets. The boil order will remain in effect until further notice.

This looks like it would be a perfect weekend to maybe schedule one last outdoor event, as the weather will remain sunny, dry and mild throughout this upcoming weekend. We are looking at sunny skies for today with a high of 76. Then, clear skies for tonight with a low of 45. That will be pretty much the same story fo...

A 36 year old man is facing 3 charges, including 1 Felony count, in Fayette County Court. 36 year old Lonzo W. McMahon is facing charges of Aggravated Battery, which is a Class 3 Felony. Information on the charge says that McMahon is alleged to have knowingly caused great bodily harm to the alleged victim, in McMahon ...

The Vandalia Police Department is investigating and Fayette County Crimewatchers is offering a $1,000 reward in connection to a stolen Commercial air conditioning unit. Vandalia Police Department says they are investigating the theft of a commercial air conditioning unit that occurred sometime in the past few days. Fa...

Gov. J.B. Pritzker says unethical public officials should self select themselves out if they choose to break the law. Pritzker was asked about ethics reform when he spoke in Elmwood Park on Tuesday. The governor said no one should be serving in public office if they are not following the rules and acting in an ethical ...