We will get a one day reprieve from the rain today. We are looking at partly sunny skies for today with a high of 81. Winds from the south will gust 25 miles per hour today. Then, we'll see partly cloudy skies for tonight with a low of 66. Winds from the south will gust better than 30 miles per hour for tonight. Mea...

For several years now, there have been complaints about the lights in downtown Vandalia not being bright enough. And, the City of Vandalia is working to figure out that problem. Speaking during our podcast "Talking about Vandalia," Mayor Doug Knebel says they have been running an experiment with some lights...

In the wake of new legal proceedings in a high-profile Illinois corruption case, attempts to reform ethics requirements for state officials have weakened but not stopped. Former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan appealed last year's conviction that led to his seven-and-a-half year sentence in federal prison. In the t...

Illinois workers involved in a labor dispute could soon be eligible for unemployment benefits. Democratic state Rep. Dave Vella explained his proposal to the Illinois House Labor & Commerce Committee. Opponents include the Illinois Chamber of Commerce and associations representing manufacturers, retail merchants, c...

A lot of rain looks to be on the horizon for next week. But, we should have a couple of dry and pleasant days this weekend before that. We start off today with a lot of sunshine, but we will see increasing clouds today with a high of 69. Then, we will see decreasing clouds for tonight with a low of 58. Our daylight c...

We have a chance of showers and storms today. We have a chance of showers and storms during the day today with a high of 69. Winds from the southwest will gust about 20 miles per hour today. Then, gradually clearing skies for tonight with a low of 47. Meanwhile, we have off and on chances of rain and storms this week...

The City of Vandalia is planning to hand out their Small Business Awards next month. But, time is running out to get those businesses nominated. During Monday's Vandalia City Council meeting, City of Vandalia Economic Development and Tourism Director Amber Daulbaugh spoke during her report about the 7th annual Small B...

Even with one month still left out to reports, Fiscal Year 2026 is a new record for the City of Vandalia in regards to Sales Tax Revenues. Through 11 months of FY '26, the City of Vandalia has General Sales Tax Revenues of $2,355,016.70. That is a new all time high--passing last year's previous high of $2,293,685.99. ...

In an investigative hearing Wednesday, state representatives heard from multiple local government leaders that have data centers in their areas. The leaders spoke to some of the positive and negative impacts for residents. DeKalb Mayor Cohen Barnes said a Meta data center in his city - which began operating in 2023 - h...

With the average Illinois gas price 91 cents per gallon higher than it was one month ago, a state lawmaker is asking for a sales tax holiday on gas purchases. State Rep. Ryan Spain says House Bill 5738 would pause Illinois' unique sales tax on gasoline for six months. AAA pegged the state's average price for a gallon o...

(Taylorville, IL) -- A Taylorville man who is a former police officer faces child porn charges. Authorities say Brian Grove was arrested following an investigation that began last month. Charges include possessing and distributing child pornography. Grove is a former Secretary of State police officer. Colin McIntyre/jp...

(Chicago, IL) -- The defense for former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan is making their case for why his conviction on federal corruption charges should be overturned. His new legal team took their appeal to the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals yesterday. Madigan is currently serving a seven-and-a-half-year fed...

It will be sunny, windy & warm today. We are looking at sunny skies for today with a high of 76. Winds from the southwest will gust better than 25 miles per hour today. Then, we'll see partly cloudy skies for tonight with a low of 56. Meanwhile, the National Weather Service in St. Louis says we have an elevated f...

Vandalia Mayor Doug Knebel discussed two different projects with major downtown improvements for the City of Vandalia. During his report at Monday's Vandalia City Council meeting, Mayor Knebel mentioned he attended the ribbon cutting for the business re-location for Bulk Plant Resale in downtown Vandalia. He also said...

The Vandalia Lake Beach will have concessions 4 days per week this upcoming season. For the past couple of years during Lake Committee meetings and updates, it has been discussed they would like to find a consistent schedule for the concessions at the beach area. Earlier this year, Tammy Flowers from Flowers Concessio...