News On Demand for 7-1-26

I-70 Media again encourages everyone to fly the American Flag for Flag Day and all other days. And, we would like to ask you to participate in our "Fly The Flag for Summer Promotion." We will be collecting photos through the Independence Day holiday and we are hoping for a big number of photos being it is o...

The hot and humid conditions will continue around the area today. Our forecast today calls for sunny skies with a high of 93 with heat index values as high as 106. Then, clear skies for tonight with a low of 75. The heat and humidity will continue throughout the work week and into the holiday weekend. The National We...

The individual that was basically the Fayette County Clerk-Elect is now the full time County Clerk ahead of the November Election. In a special meeting recently, the Fayette County Board appointed Republican Kara Dugan as the Fayette county Clerk. Back in the March 17th Primary, Dugan defeated incumbent Jessica Barker...

In a 6-3 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld multiple state bans on transgender athletes from competing in women's and girls' sports, leaving some to wonder if the ruling will have an impact on Illinois. The court upheld bans in two states, Idaho and West Virginia, which prohibited individuals who identified as tra...

A school district based in the Chicago suburb of Palatine is facing an ethics complaint over the alleged misuse of tax dollars in connection with a $93 million bond referendum. Americans for Prosperity Illinois filed the complaint with the Illinois Attorney General, the Cook County State's Attorney and Community Consol...

(Springfield, IL) -- Governor Pritzker is issuing a state disaster proclamation after months of severe weather and flooding caused widespread damage across Illinois. From March through last month, Illinois experienced record-breaking severe storms, tornadoes, heavy rainfall, flash flooding, hail, and straight-line wind...

(Springfield, IL) -- Drivers are urged to be safe on the roadways on July 4th. The Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois State Police and local law enforcement say there will be zero tolerance for those driving impaired by alcohol, cannabis or other drugs. IDOT says from July 3rd through July 6th last year, t...

-...EXTREME HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 107. * WHERE...Portions of south central, southwest, and west central Illinois and central, east central, northeast, and southeast Missouri. * WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Heat rel...

The dangerous heat and humidity remains today and throughout this week---and into the holiday weekend. We are looking at mostly sunny skies for today with a high of 94. We will see heat index values as high as 109 for today. Then, we'll see clear skies tonight with a low of 74. That will remain the story throughout m...

(Springfield, IL) -- Illinois officials are urging residents to take precautions as a heat wave hits the state. Temps are jumping into the 90s, with heat index values reaching the triple-digits. Residents should check on family, friends, and neighbors who may be vulnerable. Everyone should drink plenty of water and avo...

Kaskaskia College President George Evans was on hand on Monday for the 2026 Community Engagement Meeting held at the Vandalia Campus. President Evans started with a presentation breaking down the 2025-26 school year, a year he says he is very proud of. The Partnership between KC and SIU-C comes into effect in the Fall ...

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker was joined Thursday by state lawmakers and other officials to sign a four-bill package of legislation aimed at targeting deceptive and fraudulent business practices. The new consumer-focused laws have been introduced for multiple years and have been a collaborative effort between Pritzker, A...

(Lake Mattoon, IL) -- Illinois State Police is asking the public for help in identifying the remains of a man discovered in Lake Mattoon. State police say on Sunday night, boaters spotted part of a human arm in Lake Mattoon. The arm has distinct tattoos. Anyone with information is asked to contact ISP. Colin McIntyre/j...

(Springfield, IL) -- The Illinois Department of Transportation is reminding drivers to slow down during roadside mowing season. During the summer, IDOT conducts two primary types of mowing, including safety mowing directly adjacent to the road as needed. The other is maintenance mowing. That involves areas next to culv...