We again have the potential for rain and storms today and we could also see severe storms during the afternoon today. Our forecast for today calls for showers and thunderstorms today---some of the storms could see heavy rainfall--with a high of 77. Then, showers and storms are likely for tonight with a low of 66. In t...

Several folks, especially in central and eastern Fayette County, spotted what looked to be a smaller funnel cloud as some rain and storms moved through the area very slowly on Thursday. Fayette County Emergency Management Agency Director Ryan Scott says he spoke to the National Weather Service and they believe this to ...

SummerFest is set to kick off now in just 6 days. SummerFest will be at Vandalia Lake on July 2nd through 4th, with the fireworks display coming on the 2nd and a weekend full of music, entertainment, food, drinks and tons of activities. City of Vandalia Economic Development and Tourism Director Amber Daulbaugh praised...

Most Illinois wheat escaped damage from severe storms across the state, but recent rainfall could affect crops not already harvested. Tornadoes, severe thunderstorms, wind, hail and flooding all impacted the Midwest in recent weeks. Illinois Wheat Association President Tracy Heuerman says the wheat harvest is about don...

Gov. J.B. Pritzker says he has increased public education funding by almost $3 billion, but the governor has yet to accept future education dollars from a federal program. When asked about teachers unions calling for a special legislative session to provide more public education money, Pritzker said he agrees with ever...

(Springfield, IL) -- Illinois is making efforts to curb junk fees. Governor Pritzker signed several bills that aim to protect Illinois consumers. The bills ban junk fees, increase transparency in ticket pricing and curtail deceptive resale practices. The legislation also regulates "Buy-Now-Pay-Later" lende...

We Thank Glenn Gurtner, Karel Black, Ken and Wanda Hubler, Paul at Kaskaskia Supply and Sheldon Schulte for submitting photos flying the flag. We will again be collecting photos again for Independence Day and hope you will participate.

..FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of Illinois, including the following areas, Bond IL, Calhoun IL, Clinton IL, Fayette IL, Greene IL, Jersey IL, Macoupin IL, Madison IL,...

After seeing some dry and mild day strung together after the Sunday severe storms, we now get ready to see some heavy rains likely starting tonight and carrying into Friday. Our forecast for today calls for a chance of showers and thunderstorms with a high of 84. Then, showers and storms are likely for tonight with a ...

SummerFest at Vandalia Lake is now just one week away. The event is planned for next weekend--Thursday through Saturday--July 2nd through 4th at Vandalia Lake. City of Vandalia Economic Development and Tourism Director Amber Daulbaugh was the guest this week on our podcast "Talking About Vandalia" and says t...

Four years after a majority of The U.S. Supreme Court overturned the right to an abortion nationwide, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed legislation he and lawmakers said will protect reproductive freedom in Illinois. The Reproductive Health Records Privacy Act, sponsored by state Rep. Mary Beth Canty and Sen. Celina V...

An Illinois legislator is moving to repeal the state's recently-passed digital asset tax. State Rep. John Cabello filed House Bill 5798 on Monday. Cabello's bill would immediately repeal the tax, which is scheduled to take effect with other state revenue measures on July 1st. Story from Illinois Radio Network

(Winnebago Co., IL) -- A Winnebago County mother convicted of medically abusing her children won't get a new trial. The judge denied Kathryn Williams' motion for a new trial after she was found guilty last year on multiple charges, including Aggravated Battery to a Child. Prosecutors say authorities began investigating...

We will get one more dry and mild day today before rains start to move into the area. And, the potential for heavy rains exists on Thursday night and into Friday. Today we are looking at mostly sunny skies with a high of 81. Then, a chance of showers and thunderstorms for tonight with a low of 64. Meanwhile, the thre...

As they set up some of their long range planning, Vandalia Mayor Doug Knebel says they do need to look at increased staffing in some areas for the city and there are some areas where they may not need as much personnel going forward. During their June 15th Vandalia City Council meeting, a discussion was taking place an...