.FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Kaskaskia River at Vandalia. * WHEN...Until Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 23.0 feet, Agricultural levee begins to be slightly overtopped. No residences are affected at this le...

We will stay sunny and cool today. We are looking at sunny skies for today with a high of 60. Then, partly cloudy skies with a low of 42 for tonight. There is a slight chance of a shower during the morning hours on Saturday when highs are expected in just the upper 50's. Sunrise today is at 5:58 am and sunset will be...

There are a couple of big events going on today for Economic Development in the community. First off, there is the Vandalia Job & Hiring Opportunity Event going on from 11 am to 1 pm at Kaskaskia College Vandalia Campus. Then, a meeting with more information on starting your own business from 1 pm to 3 pm. City o...

The Vandalia Economic Development Commission heard about Tax Increment Finance Districts during their monthly meeting this week. TIF Consultant Adam Stroud spoke about TIF programs and also gave some point-counterpoint discussions. There was also some talk about knocking down some long term myths. Vandalia Mayor Doug...

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The Illinois Senate hit the pause button on a redistricting amendment after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down Louisiana's congressional map, but Governor J.B. Pritzker is promising to push back. University of Illinois Professor Jason Mazzone told The Center Square the decision imposes a very significant limitation on ...

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Some photos of flooding around the area.

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL SATURDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of record. * WHERE...Kaskaskia River at Vandalia. * WHEN...Until Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...At 26.0 feet, The Dively and Vandalia Levees begin to be overtopped. ...

We will see another mild day today around the area. We will see increasing clouds during the day today with a high of 63. Then, we have a chance of showers tonight with a low of 44. Winds will be much calmer for today than on Wednesday. Meanwhile, this cooler weather pattern will stay with us for a few more days as w...

With the number of opportunities available, it is more than just your regular job fair. The City of Vandalia will host a Vandalia Job & Hiring Opportunity Event on Friday from 11 am to 1 pm at the Kaskaskia College Vandalia Campus at 2310 W. Fillmore Street in Vandalia. City of Vandalia Economic Development Direct...

Tax Increment Finance Districts were the topic of discussion for April's Economic Development Commission meeting. TIF Consultant Adam Stroud was on hand to present some information to the commission and City of Vandalia Economic Development Director Amber Daulbaugh also spoke on Vandalia's 2 TIF districts. Speaking aft...

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