Changing weather for the area for this weekend. We could see some light rain during the day today, but we'll otherwise see partly cloudy skies with a high of 49. Winds out of the northwest will gust up to 25 miles per hour today. Then, we could see some light rain or flurries late tonight or into Friday morning with ...

The First United Methodist Church of Vandalia's Methodist Men hold their annual Drive Thru Fish Fry this evening. And, the proceeds to go to a very worthy cause. The money raised goes towards their Coats and Shoes program to help provide coats and shoes to Fayette County children and youth. It's a program they have b...

With Olde Tyme Christmas set for Friday and Saturday in downtown Vandalia, the city's holiday festivities will continue on into Saturday evening when things will shift to Rogier Park for the opening night of the Festival of Lights. The attraction will open up for its fifth year this weekend and continues to grow each y...

A panel of state legislators Monday offered a preview of the priority issues they hope to address during the upcoming fall veto session and lame-duck session before the next term of the General Assembly begins in January. A top priority for lawmakers for months has been passing some form of data center regulations. Sen...

Cloudy skies this morning will give way to sunny skies in the afternoon with a high of 68 for this Veterans Day holiday. We'll see a drop in temps starting tonight with a low of 41 overnight tonight as cooler weather enters the area for the weekend with a high of 49 on Thursday and high in the mid-40s on Friday and Sat...

A number of people were on hand at the Vandalia Statehouse on Tuesday night to remember and honor the life of Kylie Toberman and show support for survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence. The event was hosted by Sexual Assault and Family Emergency (SAFE) and included several speakers with the main address give...

Following a Truth in Taxation hearing that saw just under 50 county residents in attendance to speak or voice thoughts and concerns on the county's proposed tax levy, the Fayette County Board on Tuesday night approved the yearly tax levy ordinance, appropriations ordinance and the Fiscal Year 2027 budget during their m...

A 66-year old Vandalia woman has pled guilty to charges stemming from the death of her 14-year old adopted daughter/granddaughter in November 2025. Donna Toberman appeared in Fayette County Court on Tuesday with defense attorney Alicia Granito and States Attorney Brenda Mathis for a hearing and it was announced that a ...

It is a local tradition that goes toward a great cause---it's the First United Methodist Church of Vandalia's Methodist Mens Fish Fry this Thursday. And, all the proceeds go to their coats and shoes program for Fayette County Children. Jeff Endres talks about the Fish Fry, which will be drive-thru only from 4 pm to 6:3...

We will remain sunny and mild today. We are looking at sunny skies for today with a high of 69. Then, increasing clouds for tonight with a low of 43. For Veterans Day on Wednesday will see mostly sunny skies with a high of 67. Meanwhile, much cooler temperatures will invade the area after that. We'll see a high in u...

Olde Tyme Christmas kicks off Friday in downtown Vandalia and is set for a full evening of activities on Friday night and many more during the day on Saturday. With new events peppering the schedule for the weekend, among the activities on Friday night will be LED mini golf at Beauty Mark and Tourism Director Amber Dau...

SAFE will be hosting Gathered in Light, a community candlelight vigil from 5:30-6:30 p.m. on the Vandalia Statehouse Lawn. The vigil is in loving honor of Kylie Toberman and in support of every survivor of sexual assault. This evening is an opportunity to come together as a community and remind survivors that we see th...

Former Republican lieutenant governor candidate Aaron Del Mar is calling for a state GOP convention in 2027. Del Mar said the party cannot wait until a convention would be regularly scheduled in 2028. Dabrowski agreed with Del Mar that Republicans need to fight for what they are for and not just what they are against. ...

(Mt. Carroll, IL) -- Jury selection is underway in the trial of a former Carroll County Sheriff's deputy charged in the 2024 death of a teen. Matthew Herpstreith's trial is set to begin next week. He faces multiple charges, including Reckless Homicide, Reckless Conduct, and Obstructing Justice. Jackson Kradle was found...

We will be sunny and mild today. We are looking at sunny skies today with a high of 65. Then, clear skies for tonight with a low of 42. Meanwhile, we will remain pretty mild with our temperatures on Tuesday. Wednesday will also see mild temperatures but will bring showers and storms to the area. Much cooler temperat...