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Winter Weather Advisory in effect from 10 am to 6 pm on Saturday
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 6 PM CST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to two inches. * WHERE...Fayette IL, Montgomery IL, Greene IL, and Macoupin IL Counties. * WHEN...From 10 AM to 6 PM CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAIL...
10h ago
Cold Weather Advisory in effect from 9 pm Saturday to Noon Sunday
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM SATURDAY TO NOON CST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills between 15 and 20 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of south central, southwest, and west central Illinois and northeast Missouri. * WHEN...From 9 PM Saturday to noon CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold ...
11h ago

FNB Community Bank welcomes Mayoral as Branch Manager
THE FNB COMMUNITY BANK WELCOMES MAYORAL AS BRANCH MANAGER The FNB Community Bank recently announced the addition of Joe Mayoral as Branch Manager. "We're excited to welcome Joe to The FNB Community Bank as the new Branch Manager of our Downtown Branch," said Meagan Eyman, Operations Manager. "Joe's years...
14h ago

Cloudy today--Snow on the way during the day on Saturday--Bitterly Cold Temps to hit the area after that
Today's weather will be fairly mild. But, a lot will be changing for this weekend. We will see cloudy skies for today with a high of 33. Then, mostly cloudy skies for tonight with a low of 19. For Saturday, snow is likely during the day with a high of 24. New snow accumulation during the day on Saturday of around an...
19h ago

Vandalia Statehouse to hold Candlelight Tours on Saturday evening
The Vandalia Statehouse will hold its holiday tradition of Candlelight Tours on Saturday evening. The public candlelight tours will be from 5 pm to 7 pm tomorrow evening. Visitors will be illuminated by more than 150 candles and trimmed with holiday decorations along the tour. The first 100 families to visit will rec...
19h ago
Wreaths Across America will be at 2 Fayette Co Cemeteries on Saturday
Wreaths Across America is set to be at two Fayette County cemeteries on Saturday. The program is to lay wreaths on the headstones of military veterans. In Fayette County, they will be laying wreaths at Fairlawn Cemetery in Vandalia and at Griffith Cemetery in Brownstown. LaTisha Paslay talks a little about their prog...
19h ago
Gov Pritzker decision looms for energy bill 'on ratepayers' backs'
Gov. J.B. Pritzker has indicated support for energy legislation awaiting his signature, but small business owners are urging him to veto it. In a letter to the governor, the National Federation of Independent Business cited expanded mandates, discrimination and subsidies to be paid by utility ratepayers. State Rep. Dag...
19h ago
Boil Order for areas in Village of St. Peter
A Boil Order has been issued in the Village of St. Peter for 3rd and 4th Streets from Water Street to S. Walnut Street. This remains in effect until further notice.
Dec 11, 2025
Winter Weather Advisory in effect until midnight
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to two inches. * WHERE...Fayette IL, Montgomery IL, and Brown IL Counties. * WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Th...
Dec 11, 2025

FNB Community Bank welcomes Enloe as Jr. Trust Officer
THE FNB COMMUNITY BANK WELCOMES ENLOE AS JR. TRUST OFFICER The FNB Community Bank recently announced the addition of Delainey Enloe as Jr. Trust Officer. "We couldn't be happier to have Lainey on board," stated Matt Rovenstine, Trust Officer. "Her energy, kindness, and can-do attitude add much to our tea...
Dec 11, 2025

Snow this afternoon and tonight--Snow and bitter cold on the way Saturday & Saturday night
We are looking at snow moving in the area this afternoon and tonight. Today we have a chance of snow late this afternoon, but we'll otherwise see mostly cloudy skies for today with a high of 34. Then, rain and snow likely for tonight with a low of 29. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch is expected for ton...
Dec 11, 2025
Fayette County Sheriff's Office handles single vehicle accident with an injury early Wednesday morning
The Fayette County Sheriff's Office handled a single vehicle accident with an injury early Wednesday morning. The report from the Fayette County Sheriff's Office says the accident occurred at 12:42 am on Wednesday morning on Illinois Route 185, 1 mile east of N 350 Street. Report says the vehicle, which was driven by ...
Dec 11, 2025

YMCA announces expansion plan, Vandalia Mayor says lots of money being invested in community in past few years
With an announcement of a further large expansion in Vandalia, Mayor Doug Knebel says there is a lot of money that is being invested in the community and has been over the past few years. Earlier this week, the Family YMCA of Fayette County announced on social media an expansion of their campus into an additional 16 ac...
Dec 11, 2025
More talk of potential Congressional redistricting in Illinois
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker says state lawmakers will take action if the Indiana legislature votes to redraw congressional maps, but an Illinois Republican says Pritzker has already gamed the system. The Indiana Senate is expected to vote Thursday afternoon on a redistricting measure that was approved by the Indiana Ho...
Dec 11, 2025
Death of Trumpeter Swan Under Investigation
(Marion Co., IL) -- Officials are investigating after a trumpeter swan found dead last week near Kinmundy. Marion County authorities say the discovery was made December 5th. X-rays revealed the bird had been shot with numerous BBs. Several trumpeter swans have been spotted recently in the Kinmundy area and around Carly...
Dec 11, 2025
Illinois Unemployment Remains Steady
(Springfield, IL) -- Illinois' unemployment rate remains steady. The state Department of Employment Security says the state's jobless rate in September was unchanged at four-point-four-percent. Non-farm payroll jobs decreased by 22-hundred. Colin McIntyre/jb Copyright © 2025 TTWN Media Networks Inc.
Dec 11, 2025
Hundreds of Illinois National Guard Troops Remain Federalized
(Chicago, IL) -- Hundreds of Illinois National Guard troops are still under the control of President Trump. Governor Pritzker's office tells the Chicago Tribune that the 60-day federalization order issued on October 4th in conjunction with Operation Midway Blitz was extended for at least another month. The extension wa...
Dec 11, 2025
Wind Advisory remains in effect until Noon Today
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of south central, southwest, and west central Illinois and east central and northeast Missouri. * WHEN...Until noon CST today. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecur...
Dec 10, 2025


















