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...

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...

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...

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...

(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...

...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 ...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

The Illinois Senate insurance committee heard arguments about a bill requiring insurance companies to cover seizure detecting devices for patients with epilepsy. According to proponents of the bill, a number of devices are FDA-cleared and they could provide a reduction in long-term medical costs. While widely in suppor...

(Chicago, IL) -- Illinois is launching a new program to help first-time homebuyers. The program offers up to 15-thousand-dollars in down payment and closing cost assistance for eligible first-time homebuyers statewide. Eligibility is based on the borrower's credit profile, household income, and the purchase price of th...

The severe storms have pushed through, but rain and storms, windy conditions and falling temperatures will continue with us for a good amount of the day. Our forecast calls for rain and thunderstorms today. Our high was at 72 at 4 am and we'll continue to dip lower throughout the day today. Winds will shift from the ...

Severe Thunderstorm Warning National Weather Service St Louis MO 526 AM CDT Wed Mar 11 2026 The National Weather Service in St Louis has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Southern Bond County in south central Illinois... Northeastern Clinton County in south central Illinois... Fayette County in south centra...

(Kankakee Co., IL) -- Damage is being reported in Kankakee County after severe weather hit the region last night. The Kankakee County Sheriff's Office says at least one confirmed tornado touched down south of Kankakee, near the Kankakee Fairgrounds. The tornado eventually crossed the Kankakee River into Aroma Park, whe...