We will have, for the most part, of a repeat of Monday's weather today. We are looking at sunny skies for today with a high of 89. Then, clear skies for tonight with a low of 69. Meanwhile, rain will come into the forecast later in the week. We'll have a chance of showers and storms on Thursday afternoon. And, then ...

Royalty was crowned Monday night, as Annabelle Click of Ramsey was crowned 2026 Miss Fayette County Fair Queen during the Miss and Little Miss Fayette County Fair Queen Pageant. Click, who competed in both the Little Miss and Jr. Miss Pageants in previous years, says that she has always dreamed of winning. Reagan Rober...

This is the final day and night of the 95th annual Fayette County Fair at the Fayette County Fairgrounds in Brownstown. More royalty will be crowned tonight as the Junior Miss and Future Miss Pageant will be held at 7 pm as the grandstand event of the fair. Tonight will also be the 4-H Livestock Auction at 6 pm. And,...

The Illinois House will convene a special investigative committee after 11 House Republicans filed paperwork Friday. House Speaker Emmanuel "Chris" Welch announced the committee late Friday afternoon, saying the House will follow its rules while it investigates Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Champaign. A federal grand ...

Federal and state government agencies have announced assistance plans for farmers impacted by severe weather and flooding, but some producers may not want help. Dan Meyer planted his 40th crop this year near Tuscola in Douglas County. State officials announced disaster tax relief in eleven counties covered by Gov. J.B....

(Chicago, IL) -- The state of Illinois and other agencies are promoting multiple Disaster Loan Outreach Centers to assist residents and businesses impacted by the severe storms last month. The disaster declarations cover the primary counties of Cook, LaSalle, Coles and Effingham counties. Residents and businesses in bo...

(Nokomis, IL) -- The police department in the city of Nokomis is sticking around for now. The City Council voted last night to keep the department open. The decision comes after Nokomis Police Chief Earin Land resigned earlier this month. The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office and other agencies will help provide any n...

Randolph Street from Locust Street to Elm Street will be closed beginning today and will remain closed for much of the week to undergo repairs. The City of Vandalia asks that everyone be mindful of city workers in that area.

It will be sunny and warm today. We are looking at sunshine today with a high of 86. Then, clear skies for tonight with a low of 68. Meanwhile, we will see sunshine throughout this work week. We will drift into the low 90's for a high by mid-week with a warm up around the area.

Royalty will be crowned tonight at the 95th annual Fayette County Fair. Tonight at 7 pm will be the Miss & Little Miss Pageants at the Fair. Other events will include the Clydesdale Meet & Greet from 5:30 pm to 8 pm and the carnival will be going tonight from 5 pm to 10 pm at the 95th annual Fayette County Fai...

The City of Vandalia will be taking a closer look at getting the water intake repaired at the Kaskaskia River. For well over a decade, the intake at the river has not worked properly. And, that eventually lead to several years ago Vandalia Lake becoming the city's sole water source. The matter was discussed during la...

After one state lawmaker resigned last week following the conclusion of an investigation into claims of sexual harassment and another was federally indicted Tuesday, Republican state lawmakers are calling for a stronger response from House leadership. House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch told members of the me...

Across the country, opposition to license plate cameras created by Flock Safety is mounting. Major cities and small communities alike are deciding to end their contracts with the company - Illinois being no exception. Cities in Illinois, such as Oak Park and Evanston, have chosen to end contracts with the company, even...

(Decatur, IL) -- Illinois State Police are investigating a death following a standoff in Decatur. Authorities say officers were called out Friday night on a report of an armed person barricaded inside a home the 600 block of Wyckles Road. The person was believed to be involved in an incident earlier in the day. After h...

(Collinsville, IL) -- Authorities are investigating after an infant was abandoned in the parking lot of a historic Illinois tourist site. The Collinsville Police Department said Friday it believes the child's parents have left the country. Police responded to the Cahokia Mounds parking lot on June 7th after reports of ...