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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...
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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...
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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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...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 AM CDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Fayette IL County. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 11 AM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down ...
Mar 12, 2026
We'll be sunny and mild today. But, that calm weather won't continue very long. For today we'll see sunny skies with a high of 52. Tonight, we'll see partly cloudy skies with a low of 42. It will get very windy tonight with winds from the south gusting nearly 40 miles per hour tonight and that will then continue int...
Mar 12, 2026
Two individuals have been sentenced to prison time this week in Fayette County Court. 40 year old Shawn Keith of Vandalia pleaded guilty to one count of Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine and was sentenced by Judge Allan Lolie to 4 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections. Keith also pleaded guilty to one c...
Mar 12, 2026
Today is your final day to vote in our poll on time change. This past weekend, we made the switch to Daylight Saving Time and will stay with DST until early November when we switch back to Standard Time. Our poll question just asks if you want to keep the twice-a-year change or go with either DST or Standard Time all ...
Mar 12, 2026
With in-state tuition and fees in Illinois ranked ninth most expensive in the country and second highest in the Midwest, lawmakers in Springfield are pushing changes supporters say make for a more sensible system. House Bill 5037 calls for a study of the state's higher education system, followed by a 10-year plan to ma...
Mar 12, 2026