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We begin a rollercoaster ride of weather over these next several days that will include everything from snow to severe storms. Today we are looking at partly sunny skies with a high of 57. Winds from the southwest will gust better than 35 miles per hour. Then, we'll see partly cloudy skies tonight with a low of 34. S...
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Our poll on www.vandaliaradio.com shows the majority would like to go to year-round Daylight Saving Time and most would like to stop the twice-a-year time change. 50% of the poll said they would like to go to year round Daylight Saving Time. 38% said they would like to go with year round Standard time. Just 12% of th...
17h ago
A proposed Illinois measure aimed at handguns that can be modified for automatic fire is drawing criticism from gun rights advocates who say the legislation would do little to curb violent crime while restricting lawful gun owners. Supporters say the bill targets devices known as "Glock switches" that can con...
18h ago
Gov. J.B. Pritzker says God was looking out for people in Kankakee County this week. The governor visited the area on Thursday after severe storms, including an EF-3 level tornado, caused extensive damage on Tuesday. The governor said the state would help people who don't have shelter available. Story from Illinois Rad...
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(Kankakee Co., IL) -- Authorities are revealing that one person may have died after storms hit Kankakee County on Tuesday. The Kankakee County Sheriff's Office says deputies were notified about a possible deceased person who appears to have been a victim from the damage caused by the tornado. The person was located yes...
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