Local News
Chance of Showers & Storms Today--Chance of Severe Storms this Afternoon
We have a chance of showers and thunderstorms today and tonight and a chance of severe storms this afternoon and this evening. Our forecast for today calls for a chance of showers and thunderstorms with a high of 78. Winds from the southwest will gust better than 20 miles per hour during the day today. Then, a chance...
16h ago
Grande Levee set to kick off for one month from today
A favorite Vandalia event is set to return to downtown Vandalia this summer, kicking off one month from today. The Grande Levee will be held on Friday, June 19 and Saturday, June 20 on the lawn of the Vandalia Statehouse. Vandalia Economic Development and Tourism Director Amber Daulbaugh says that she and Vandalia Stat...
18h ago
Debate grows over bill on gender, abortion care access in child placement
A proposed law in Springfield could allow child services to consider a child's gender identity and access to abortion in determining placement in the care of someone in a state outside of Illinois. Nicknamed the SECURE Act, the bill also includes language that seeks to protect children from discrimination, along with t...
18h ago
Proposed law would require women's restroom on construction sites
Construction companies across Illinois may be required by law to provide female employees with separate bathroom facilities and menstrual products under a bill being considered in Springfield. The law would apply to construction companies with 10 or more employees - including women - on a site active for more than five...
18h ago
Gov Pritzker Blasts Johnson's Efforts To Keep Bears In Chicago
(Chicago, IL) -- Governor Pritzker is blasting Mayor Brandon Johnson over his last-ditch efforts to keep the Bears in Chicago. Pritzker says Johnson has "no plan" for the team to remain in the city. The governor called the mayor's efforts "kind of typical," accusing Johnson of showing up at the end ...
18h ago
Fayette County Sheriff reminds everyone to avoid driving on flooded roadways
Fayette County is experiencing flooding throughout the county today. Fayette County Sheriff Ronnie Stevens says emergency responders have already responded to a vehicle in flood waters today and he says flooding appears to be especially bad in the southern half of the county. Sheriff Steven ask that people please don...
May 18, 2026
Showers & Storms for this afternoon and tonight--Severe Storms are possible over the area
Showers and storms will be over the area this afternoon and tonight and we could see severe storms over the area. Our forecast for today calls for Showers and thunderstorms likely with a high of 83. Winds from the south will gust better than 25 miles per hour today. Then, a chance of showers and storms for tonight wi...
May 18, 2026
VCHS held Graduation on Saturday night, Class of 2026 officially done
The Class of 2026 at Vandalia High School is officially done and they are now High School Graduates after Graduation Ceremonies were held on Saturday night. VCHS Class of 2026 member Jack Lewis delivered the commencement address and officially addressed his fellow graduates. As for Scholarship Winner-- Vandalia Alumni...
May 18, 2026
Successful First Vandalia Farmers Market's Kicks Off Season, June Market Set With Dairy Theme
The first Vandalia Farmer's Market and Picker's Market held just over a week ago were a success and the City of Vandalia is gearing up for an even bigger market day coming up in June. Vandalia Economic Development and Tourism Director Amber Daulbaugh spoke last week about the first weekend and its changes with moving t...
May 18, 2026
Illinois ranks 46th out of 50 states for financial transparency
A new report ranks Illinois 46 out of 50 states for financial transparency, partly due to the state's slow fiscal reporting. Truth in Accounting's Financial Transparency Score 2026 report evaluates how effectively each state discloses its true financial condition through audited reports. Truth in Accounting founder &am...
May 18, 2026
Data center regulations weighed in Springfield, some worry over jobs, energy and taxes
Major bills in both the Illinois Senate and House may heavily regulate data centers in the state. With the proposal spanning hundreds of pages, both those in favor and against the bill have significant arguments. The bill would expand what permits data centers will be required to obtain, require them to report their en...
May 18, 2026
Mostly Sunny & Warmer Today
We will be mostly sunny and warmer today. We are looking at mostly sunny skies for today with a high of 86. Then, mostly clear skies for tonight with a low of 70. Meanwhile, showers and storms will return to the forecast on Monday & Tuesday, along with the threat of severe storms on Tuesday. Sunrise today with at ...
May 17, 2026
FCSO reports accident on Interstate 57
The Fayette County Sheriff's Office is reporting an accident on Interstate 57 this evening. The Sheriff's Office says that I-57 at the southbound mile marker 137 is down to one lane due to an injury accident. The Sheriff's Office says to please use caution in this area and attempt to use alternate routes to avoid thi...
May 16, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning for SE Fayette Co, Marion Co until 5 pm
The National Weather Service in St Louis has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Southeastern Fayette County in south central Illinois... Marion County in south central Illinois... * Until 500 PM CDT. * At 403 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line from over Farina to near Shattuc, or along a ...
May 16, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Watch in effect until 10 pm
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 208 IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1000 PM CDT FOR THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS ILC005-023-025-027-033-035-047-049-051-055-065-079-081-101-121- 145-159-185-189-191-193-170300- /O.NEW.KWNS.SV.A.0208.260516T2045Z-260517T0300Z/ IL . ILLINOIS COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE BOND CLARK CLAY CLINTON CRAWFORD CUMBERLAND EDWARD...
May 16, 2026
