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Storms Today & Tonight---Threat of more Severe Storms for this afternoon/tonight
The predicted heavy rains are on the way for today and tonight and more severe storms are expected. Our weather forecast for today calls for showers and thunderstorms today with a high of 59. Winds from the northeast will gust better than 20 miles per hour today. Then, showers and storms and potentially heavy rainfal...
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NWS confirms EF-2 Tornado in Bond & Fayette Counties---Second Tornado in Fayette Co in less than 3 weeks
In less than 3 weeks time, two tornadoes have been confirmed to have touched down in Fayette County. The National Weather Service--with assistance from Fayette County Emergency Management Agency Director Rachel Denning--were in the area to survey on Thursday. The NWS says they have confirmed that an EF-2 tornado hit ...
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Ramsey Community Sale moved to Saturday, April 26th
Due to expected heavy rains, the Ramsey Community Sale is moving from its traditional first Saturday of April. The Ramsey Community Sale will now be held on Saturday, April 26th at Ramsey's Lions Park. The event is one of the largest of its kind in the state and has been a tradition for decades in Ramsey and Fayette C...
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Fayette County Fair Board President says they excited about Concert and Carnival additions for the 2025 Fair
We hear again today from Fayette County Fair Board President Jason Smith, after the Fair made the announcement of the concert coming up on the opening night of the 2025 Fayette County Fair. Rhett Walker will be the headline act that night with opening performance by Lauren Watkins. Smith says they were able to get som...
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Measure allowing recall of Illinois countywide officials advances out of Senate Comm, now goes to Full State Senate
A measure that would allow for the recall of countywide elected officials in Illinois outside of Cook County is advancing. Democrat State Senator Doris Turner said local voters wanted to recall the Sheriff after a police-involved shooting, but the Sangamon County Board sought clarity from legislators on whether they ha...
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Illinois Homeschool Act opponents say bill would 'criminalize' parents
Parents and community leaders are speaking out against legislation which would punish homeschool families if they don't comply with proposed state government reporting mandates. The sponsor of House Bill 2827, state Rep. Terra Costa Howard, said last month that Illinois needs more regulations on homeschooling. Pastor C...
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Heavy Rains on the way through the weekend, more Severe Storms on the way Friday
We are looking at heavy rains over the next several days and more severe storms will hit the area on Friday. We will see rain and thunderstorms for today with a high of 63. Then, rain and thunderstorms tonight with a low of 48. Meanwhile, more severe storms will strike the area on Friday. The National Weather Service...
Apr 03, 2025
Severe Storms roll through area for long period of time on Wednesday evening
Although the storms were moving at a very rapid pace, storms moved through the area for well over an hour on Wednesday evening. The severe storms in Fayette County led to multiple Tornado Warnings and one Severe Thunderstorm Warning for the entire county. Although there did not appear to be as much hail in this round ...
Apr 03, 2025
Storm Damage Reported In Central Illinois
(Cumberland Co., IL) -- Storm damage is being reported in central Illinois. Severe weather swept through the region yesterday. Officials spotted damage in Cumberland, Clark, Effingham, and Macon counties. There is no word of any injuries. TR) Colin McIntyre/jbj Copyright © 2025 TTWN Media Networks Inc.
Apr 03, 2025
Vandalia Mayor-Elect Knebel talks about the start of his term in office
With a Presidential Administration, there is always a lot of discussion about the President's "First 100 days" in office. And, Vandalia Mayor-Elect Doug Knebel says he definitely has some things he'd like to accomplish in that period of time. Knebel's first Vandalia City Council meeting will be on May 5th, b...
Apr 03, 2025
As Pres Trump aims to curb mail-in voting, some Illinois lawmakers look to expand the option
As the Trump Administration makes an effort to suppress mail-in voting, Illinois lawmakers continue to intervene with what some are calling unnecessary legislation. State Representative Nabeela Syed has introduced a measure that establishes curbside voting during early voting and on Election Day. She says during the ...
Apr 03, 2025
Whiteside County Voters Approve Public Safety Tax
(Whiteside Co., IL) -- Whiteside County voters are saying yes to the public safety tax. The tax was approved in Tuesday's election. The approval adds 50 cents to every 100-dollars spent in the county. The additional money will pay for a centralized 911 center. TR) Colin McIntyre/jbj Copyright © 2025 TTWN Media Net...
Apr 03, 2025
Gov Pritzker Wraps Up Trade Mission to Mexico
(Chicago, IL) -- The Governor Pritzker led trade mission to Mexico is complete. The mission aimed to strengthen Illinois' longstanding partnership with Mexico. Pritzker and part of the state's delegation had conversations with over one-hundred representatives from more than 50 major Mexican companies pitching them on b...
Apr 03, 2025
Tornado Warning for Northern Fayette Co, NE Bond Co, SE Montgomery Co until 6 pm
he National Weather Service in St Louis has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Northeastern Bond County in south central Illinois... Northern Fayette County in south central Illinois... Southeastern Montgomery County in south central Illinois... * Until 600 PM CDT. * At 516 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located over G...
Apr 02, 2025
Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Fayette Co, Bond Co until 6:15 pm
The National Weather Service in St Louis has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Bond County in south central Illinois... Fayette County in south central Illinois... Southeastern Montgomery County in south central Illinois... * Until 615 PM CDT. * At 511 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Pocahont...
Apr 02, 2025
