We will see a brief warm up around the area before rain moves in to the area. We are looking at sunny skies for today with a high of 82. Then, partly cloudy skies for tonight with a low of 60. Meanwhile, we will warm up into the upper 80's on both Wednesday and Thursday, with rain moving into the area on Thursday afte...

The debate over the Flock Camera Systems continues throughout the state and country, as many believe they are an invasion of privacy or maybe mishandled in some instances. But, Vandalia Mayor Doug Knebel says he believes they are a valuable tool for area law enforcement, and he also says he has full faith in area law ...

Although there is a full slate of contested races when it comes to statewide seats, that is not the case when it comes to countywide races or for Fayette County Board. All Fayette County Officeholders will be running unopposed in the November General Election. Republican Kara Dugan will be running unopposed for a full...

Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed an executive order this week creating an Artificial Intelligence Cabinet for Illinois, which will advise the state's policies on the technology. One Republican state representative is cautious in his support of the cabinet, saying it could become a regulatory overreach. According to a news rel...

(Chicago, IL) -- Governor Pritzker is awarding four-point-six-million-dollars in grant funding to 49 grantees to boost tourism across Illinois. Pritzker announced that the awards include two-million-dollars to support projects along Route 66, two-million-dollars to market destinations and attractions across the state, ...

We will start off the week with sunny and mild days. But, rain looks to be on the way later this week. We will be sunny today with a high of 78. Then, clear skies for tonight with a low of 52. The story will be much the same for Tuesday and Wednesday, although we are expected to warm up a bit each day and be in the l...

Early voting is underway in the State of Illinois. And, there is a full slate of statewide, congressional and legislative seats on the ballot. The race that has certainly drawn the most attention when it comes to statewide is the Governor's race, where Democrat J.B. Pritzker is running for a 3rd term and is again chal...

A state senator and former prosecutor says crimes involving the abuse or exploitation of children should be detainable under the SAFE-T Act. Dagoberto Diaz, 48, a teacher at Carl Sandburg Middle School and girls volleyball coach at Mundelein High School, was released on Wednesday after being charged with unauthorized v...

The Florida Chamber of Commerce has launched a billboard campaign in Illinois, thanking Gov. J.B. Pritzker for his contributions to economic development in the Sunshine State. Florida Chamber President and CEO Mark Wilson said taxable income is leaving Illinois along with people and businesses. An Illinois Chamber of C...

(Peoria Co., IL) -- Charges are pending after a woman and her toddler son were killed in a domestic incident in Peoria County. Authorities say deputies were called out Friday morning to a vehicle fire in the 35-hundred block of Yorkshire. The vehicle was linked to a nearby home, where they found Heaven Wood shot to dea...

The FNB Community Bank recently announced the appointment of Jay B. Jolliff as President and Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective January 1, 2027. "I am honored by the Board's confidence in appointing me as President and Chief Operating Officer," stated Jolliff. "Our bank has a strong history of serv...

We will be cloudy again today with mild temperatures. On multiple occasions this week, the previous days forecast will say we are going to see some sunshine coming up. But, then on the day of, that gets switched back to more clouds. And, that is again the case today as our forecast now calls for mostly cloudy skies t...

The Whiteside County Sheriff's Office is investigating the possible misuse of the Flock camera system by a deputy. Sheriff John Booker says a Washington Post reporter provided the sheriff's office with information concerning the use of the Flock camera system. An internal investigation has been launched to determine th...

An Illinois congresswoman says new legislation to abolish U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection will pour $150 billion into communities around the country. Illinois U.S. Rep. Delia Ramirez announced the Reimagining Safety Act at a news conference in Chicago on Wednesday. Ramirez sai...

An embattled Central Illinois lawmaker who will appear on the ballot unopposed in November has a new challenger entering the statehouse race as a grassroots write-in candidate. A Champaign businessman, Keith Smith, has launched a write-in campaign for state representative in the 103rd House District, running against Re...