We have more showers and storms on the way to the area. Our forecast for today calls for showers and thunderstorms today--but mainly late this afternoon and this evening--as we'll see a high of 77. Then, showers and thunderstorms for tonight with a low of 55. Meanwhile, we do have a chance of severe storms late tonigh...

There was a lot of talk about Tax Increment Finance Districts, or TIF, at this past week's Economic Development Commission meeting. It was the main and major topic of discussion during the meeting. After the meeting, City of Vandalia Economic Development Director Amber Daulbaugh said the city is short right now on ava...

A University of Chicago professor says the effects of high gas prices will ripple through the economy and change how people live. AAA ranked Illinois as the eighth most expensive gas market on Friday, with the average price of regular unleaded hitting $4.86 a gallon and diesel topping $5.60. Professor Steven Durlauf, D...

The chief judge of the Illinois Independent Tax Tribunal says a proposal to eliminate the agency is a terrible idea. The General Assembly created the independent tribunal in 2013 with a purpose of increasing fairness in the tax system and resolving disputes between taxpayers and the Illinois Department of Revenue. Illi...

(Chicago, IL) -- Illinois Governor JB Pritzker will reduce his public schedule this week. He underwent a routine outpatient urology procedure on Friday. The governor will still conduct his office duties but will put a pause to public events while resting. The last health issue Pritzker had was in 2022 when he was diagn...

..BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust. * WHERE...Fayette IL, Montgomery IL, Greene IL, and Macoupin IL Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. PRECA...

We will have a day of sunshine before storms return tonight. We will see mostly sunny skies for today with a high of 68. Winds out of the southwest will gust up to 30 miles per hour during the day today. Then, showers and thunderstorms are likely for tonight with a low of 53.

In a series of cool days, today will be our coolest before we begin a warm up on Sunday. We will see partly sunny skies for today with a high of 58. Then, mostly clear skies with a low of 38 for tonight. We'll begin to warm up and get into the upper 60's on Sunday. Sunrise today was at 5:57 am and sunset will be at 7...

.FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Kaskaskia River at Vandalia. * WHEN...Until Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 23.0 feet, Agricultural levee begins to be slightly overtopped. No residences are affected at this le...

We will stay sunny and cool today. We are looking at sunny skies for today with a high of 60. Then, partly cloudy skies with a low of 42 for tonight. There is a slight chance of a shower during the morning hours on Saturday when highs are expected in just the upper 50's. Sunrise today is at 5:58 am and sunset will be...

There are a couple of big events going on today for Economic Development in the community. First off, there is the Vandalia Job & Hiring Opportunity Event going on from 11 am to 1 pm at Kaskaskia College Vandalia Campus. Then, a meeting with more information on starting your own business from 1 pm to 3 pm. City o...

The Vandalia Economic Development Commission heard about Tax Increment Finance Districts during their monthly meeting this week. TIF Consultant Adam Stroud spoke about TIF programs and also gave some point-counterpoint discussions. There was also some talk about knocking down some long term myths. Vandalia Mayor Doug...

Gas prices have surged in Illinois, and a AAA spokesperson says several factors are to blame. AAA listed the state's average price for regular unleaded at $4.53 a gallon on Wednesday, up from $3.41 a year ago. Molly Hart, spokesperson for AAA, said the conflict with Iran is playing a role. Hart said a brief power loss ...

The Illinois Senate hit the pause button on a redistricting amendment after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down Louisiana's congressional map, but Governor J.B. Pritzker is promising to push back. University of Illinois Professor Jason Mazzone told The Center Square the decision imposes a very significant limitation on ...

(Massac Co., IL) -- A Kentucky man is charged in a 42-year-old murder case in southern Illinois. State police say in March 1984, Lisa Ann Carnes' body was discovered in a field in rural Massac County. She died from a single gunshot wound. The Massac County State's Attorney's Office charged George Bradfield last week wi...