We'll see clearing skies and cool conditions today. We are expected to remain cloudy through mid-morning, but we will see some gradual clearing after that with a high today of 64. Then, mostly clear skies for tonight with a low of 46. We are expected to see a bit of a warm up on Friday and Saturday and increasing cha...

Multiple items were discussed at Wednesday's monthly Saint Elmo City Council meeting. The first item the Council discussed was the resignation of Loretta Cameron as City Clerks, and the appointment of Rick Mills as the new City Clerk. Saint Elmo Mayor Kim Baron discussed the reasoning for the change. The next item the ...

Two new police officers are official on the job for the Saint Elmo Police Department. Before Wednesday's Saint Elmo City Council meeting, Tristan Overvig and Bradin Baucum were sworn in as the newest Saint Elmo Police Officer's. Saint Elmo Police Chief Jeremy Scruggs said he believes the two bring a lot of potential as...

As the clock continues to tick toward the end of the legislative session in Springfield, Republican lawmakers are calling on Democrats to include them in property tax relief talks. Major recent proposals from Democrats - such as the 'Megaprojects Bill' - have sought to address property tax issues that have draw critici...

The Illinois Auditor General's office has a deputy auditor general for the first time in more than a decade. Courtney Dzierwa has worked in the auditor general's office since 2003. State Sen. Chapin Rose said new Auditor General Christopher Meister has done the people a great service by nominating Dzierwa as deputy aud...

(Springfield, IL) -- 38 Special will be playing a free concert at the Illinois State Fair this summer. The legendary southern rock band will take the Grandstand stage on August 17th. 38 Special has sold over 20 million albums that included hits like "Hold On Loosely," "Caught Up in You," "Rocki...

(Springfield, IL) -- The Illinois Department of Labor is touting the recovery of hundreds of thousands of dollars in back wages. IDOL announced it recovered 398-thousand-dollars in unpaid wages and assessed penalties against three employers found in violation of the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act. The wages were owed to ...

Once the rain moves on, we'll be left with a mostly cloudy and cool day. There's still some rain moving through the area at this time. But, once it has moved through we will be left with a mostly cloudy skies for today with a high of 59. Then, gradually clearing skies for tonight with a low of 40. Sunrise today will ...

Altamont High School on Tuesday held a special signing, this one not coming in the form of an athletic signing ceremony, but instead a ceremonial signing for four graduating seniors who have joined the Illinois Army National Guard. Seniors Joel Bauer, Clayton Haarmann, Ben Osterholtz and Brayden Schnarre took part in t...

With the cost of diesel hitting $6 a gallon in the Land of Lincoln, the executive director of the Illinois Trucking Association says pausing gas and sales tax increases would be worth taking a look at. AAA listed the average price for diesel in Illinois at $6 per gallon on Monday, up from $3.55 one year ago. ITA Execut...

Experts in artificial intelligence spoke to state lawmakers recently, providing guidance on four bills introduced in the House, which would regulate and unlock legal remedies against AI companies, platforms and products. State Rep. Daniel Didech, sponsor of the AI Public Safety and Child Protection Transparency Act, sa...

(Chicago, IL) -- Mayor Brandon Johnson is making a last push to keep the Bears in Chicago. The mayor traveled down to Springfield to meet with state lawmakers. He said remaining in Chicago is the "most economically sound" move for the Bears. Johnson criticized efforts to pass the so-called "megaprojects&...

A 44-year old Vandalia man charged with the murder of a Vandalia teen in November 2025, pleaded guilty to two of the six counts he was charged with including murder and sexual criminal assault of a family member under the age of 18. Arnold Rivera appeared in Fayette County Court on Tuesday with Public Defender Lucas Me...

We will see rain throughout today and tonight around the area. Our forecast for the day calls for showers and possibly a thunderstorms during the day with a high of 57. Then, showers and possibly a thunderstorm for tonight with a low of 45. The National Weather Service in St. Louis says that rain is expected througho...

The City of Vandalia handed out their annual Small Business Awards at Monday's Vandalia City Council meeting. City of Vandalia Economic Development Director Amber Daulbaugh announced the winners on Monday evening. Stombaugh's Heating and Air was named the Small Business of the Year Peoples State Bank was named the Comm...