...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON MONDAY TO 8 PM CDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Heat index values up to 105 expected. * WHERE...Portions of south central, southwest, and west central Illinois and central, east central, northeast, and southeast Missouri. * WHEN...From noon Monday to 8 PM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Hot t...

As we wrap up the month of August today---and end meteorological summer---we will see some of our hottest temperatures of the season this week. Today our forecast calls for sunny skies and hot with a high of 95. Then, clear skies for tonight with a low of 74. It will be much the same story throughout this work week, o...

We are now one week from Labor Day---meaning this upcoming weekend is Labor Day Weekend. And, that means a couple of area festivals will kick into gear. Patoka Fall Festival will run from Friday, September 4th through Sunday, September 6th. Friday will include their carnival starting at 5 pm and "Bump and Run&q...

A law creating registration, licensure, insurance and age requirements to use some e-bikes, scooters, and other motor-driven personal vehicles was signed by the governor this week, as the number of deaths and serious injuries involving the vehicles have climbed across the state. State Sen. Darby Hills, R-Lake Zurich, w...

A U.S. taxpayer advocate says executive tariffs are hitting manufacturers and producers, leading to higher costs for Illinois families. Bryan Riley, director of the National Taxpayers Union's Free Trade Initiative, said tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump cost about $3,300 per household in Illinois, even though f...

(Chicago, IL) -- Governor Pritzker is naming Jim Montgomery to lead the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. His appointment will go into effect today and is pending state Senate approval. Montgomery previously served as Commissioner and Director of Administration and Finance of the Massachusetts Department of Con...

(Carbondale, IL) -- State and local leaders are celebrating the opening of the new Southern Illinois Multimodal Station in Carbondale. The 26-million-dollar facility puts Amtrak, Greyhound, FlixBus, JAX Mass Transit and four other regional transit providers under one roof. Officials say it connects multiple modes of tr...

.HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON MONDAY TO 8 PM CDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Heat index values of 100 to 105 expected, with morning low temperatures of 70 to 78 degrees, for several consecutive days. * WHERE...Portions of south central, southwest, and west central Illinois and central, east central, northeast, and southeas...

We will be sunny and mild today and tomorrow and then after that much hotter temperatures are on the way. Today we are looking at sunny skies with a high of 85. Then, mostly clear skies for tonight with a low of 60. We will be in the upper 80's with increasing clouds on Saturday. Meanwhile, as we end August (and end ...

There will be a carnival and racing going on tonight at the Fayette County Fairgrounds in Brownstown. Brownstown Bullring has a race tonight and it is Veteran's Night, meaning those with proof of being a Veteran get general admission for free. Also, the pop up carnival is open from 5 pm to 10 pm tonight with $30 armban...

It will be boat racing weekend at Vandalia Lake. For the 2nd year in a row, the National Boat Racing Association and US Title Series boat races will be at Vandalia Lake. Last year, the race was a bit of an "add on" at the end of their season. But, this year's race is during their normal points season. Races...

Two Vandalia Aldermen have now picked up their packet to potentially run for re-election. On Thursday, Ward 4 Alderman Bret Brosman picked up his packet to potentially run for another term. All those to pick up a packet so far: Shane Bowen and Lester Taylor have picked up a petition to potentially run for Ward 1 Alderm...

American voters say local communities should be able to limit data centers if they cause a strain on electricity, water, land or infrastructure, according to a new poll. The Center Square Voters' Voice Poll found that 68% think that communities should be able to limit data centers if they strain local resources, while ...

Two Illinois legislators are asking federal and state authorities to investigate a Metro East hospital over the potential misuse of taxpayer funds. State Rep. Amy Elik and state Senator Erica Harriss wrote letters to U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche and Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul, asking them to look into ...

(Chicago, IL) -- Governor Pritzker is responding to comments from NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell about the possibility of keeping the Bears in Illinois. Speaking this week at the league owners' meeting, Goodell said he recently met with Illinois lawmakers and that Illinois isn't out of the running. Pritzker confirme...