The hot and humid conditions will stay with us today and also a threat for severe storms. Our forecast for today calls for a chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon and this evening with a high today of 92 with heat index values as high as 105 for today. Then, a chance of showers and storms tonight with a l...

After 27 years, Fayette County has a new county engineer that will officially be in the position beginning on Monday. Following the announcement and acceptance of Michael Maxey's retirement earlier this year after serving the county since his appointment in 1999, Brent Taylor will serve as the next county engineer. Dur...

The City of Vandalia has now received better than $5.3 million in grant money over 2 phases for Site Readiness at the West Interchange property owned by the City of Vandalia. Vandalia Mayor Doug Knebel and City Administrator LaTisha Paslay were part of our "Talking About Vandalia" podcast this week to further...

Gov. J.B. Pritzker says there's a problem with the idea of having property tax caps in Illinois. Republican gubernatorial nominee Darren Bailey said property taxes are out of control when he spoke at the Illinois Agricultural Legislative Roundtable on Monday. Bailey said Illinois has a spending problem. Independent can...

Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Republican challenger Darren Bailey are hoping to win votes from farmers across Illinois. Illinois Farm Bureau President Philip Nelson moderated the Illinois Agricultural Legislative Roundtable in Shirley, Illinois on Monday. Republican gubernatorial nominee Darren Bailey said he's been a Farm Bu...

(Springfield, IL) -- The Illinois State Armory is officially renamed in honor of former Governor Jim Edgar. Governor Pritzker and other state leaders gathered to celebrate the new Governor Jim Edgar Executive Office Building in Springfield. Once renovations are complete, the building will serve more than 870 employe...

(Coles Co., IL) -- A Coles County man is accused of trying to set someone on fire. Authorities say Deville O'Quinn poured gasoline onto another man and attempted to light the victim on fire with a handheld torch lighter. O'Quinn was charged with attempted first-degree murder. He was denied pretrial release on Monday. T...

(Chatham, IL) -- No one is seriously hurt following another crash at the YNOT After School Camp in Chatham. A vehicle crashed into a building at the daycare center yesterday. Investigators believe the driver may have suffered a medical event and no one in the camp was affected. In April of last year, a vehicle crashed ...

We will have another very hot and humid day today. We will see mostly sunny skies today with a high of 93 and heat index values as high as 103. Then, a chance of showers and thunderstorms tonight with a low of 74. Meanwhile, more heat and humidity is on the way for Wednesday, but we could also see some severe storms i...

The City of Vandalia will at least explore the possibilities of helping with parking issues at the Family YMCA of Fayette County. During a sports season at the Y on Saturday mornings especially, there are some major parking issues that pop up and can lead to pretty heavy congestion. And, it can also be dangerous with ...

As conflict between the U.S. and Iran continues into its sixth month, American oil companies have recorded record profits despite the global oil supply facing significant shortages. Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker last week sent a letter to seven top oil executives - including Exxon Mobil, BP, Shell, Chevron and Conoco Phi...

Gov. J.B. Pritzker says state officials are working with local law enforcement after more than 50 decomposing bodies were found at a Chicago funeral home. The Cook County Medical Examiner's Office took jurisdiction of the remains after the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation suspended the licen...

(Mt. Carroll, IL) -- A trial date is set for a former Carroll County Sheriff's deputy charged in the 2024 death of a teen. Matthew Herpstreith's trial will begin November 16th. He faces multiple charges, including Reckless Homicide, Reckless Conduct and Obstructing Justice. Jackson Kradle was found dead along Illinois ...

(Iroquois Co., IL) -- A man is being found guilty of murder in a deadly Iroquois County house fire last year. Christopher Burton was convicted in Iroquois County court. Authorities arrested Burton earlier this year after Ashley Tuckers was killed in an October 2025 house fire near Grant Avenue and Frederick Street. Bur...

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heat index values up to 108. * WHERE...Portions of south central, southwest, and west central Illinois and central, east central, northeast, and southeast Missouri. * WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity m...