We are looking at rain throughout the day today. Today showers are likely with a high of 59. Winds from the southeast will gust better than 20 miles per hour today. Then, showers and storms are likely for tonight with a low of 52 and winds from the south will gust better than 20 miles per hour. There is a threat of s...

We hear the answer to some new questions to the two individuals running for Mayor of Vandalia in Tuesday's election. Bobby Pate, Junior talks about his first 100 days in office, if elected Vandalia Mayor. Knebel and Pate, Junior will face off against one another in Tuesday's election to decide the next Mayor of the Cit...

We hear for the final day today from Vandalia School Board member John Campbell, who along with three other board members is running for re-election on Tuesday in a contested race. Campbell was asked about things he would like to accomplish over the next four years if he is re-elected. Campbell joins with fellow board...

A Republican Illinois State Legislator says being cut off during a point of person privilege is evidence of the Democratic party's stranglehold on public discourse. Early in the House session on Tuesday in Springfield, Democratic State Representative Hoan Huynh stood up to criticize the Trump administration's end to di...

Illinois lawmakers are considering legislation to support the craft distillery industry, but several lobbying groups are against it. State Senator Celina Villanueva said at a Liquor Control Committee hearing Tuesday that Senate Bill 1618 would enable direct-to-consumer shipping and modernize outdated regulations that p...

(Springfield, IL) -- The Trump administration is making cuts to funding for the State of Illinois. State officials say the White House is slashing 153-million-dollars in federal grant funding to Illinois programs for mental health services, substance abuse treatment and infectious disease prevention. That includes 125-...

We will get one more dry day today. We are looking at mostly sunny skies for today with a high of 60. Then, increase clouds for tonight with a low of 44. Meanwhile, rain is in the forecast on Thursday with thunderstorms also possible in the afternoon and evening with a high of 62 on Thursday. The National Weather Ser...

A man has been charged with Predatory Criminal Sexual Assault and Predatory Criminal Sexual Abuse in Fayette County Court. 44 year old Damon L. Gillett faces one count of Predatory Criminal Sexual Assault, which is a Class X Felony. Information on the charge says that Gillett is alleged to have committed a sexual act ...

We talk for the third and final day today with Amber Daulbaugh, who is the challenger in the race for Ward 2 Alderman. Daulbaugh talks about her opinions on TIF and the benefits it can have for the community. Daulbaugh is challenging incumbent Kenny Lewey for the Ward 2 seat in the April 1st Consolidated Election.

We hear again today from Vandalia School Board member John Campbell as he and three other current board members prepare to run for re-election on Tuesday in a contested race. Campbell was asked his thoughts on the "Forging our Future" project. Campbell along with Joe Lawson, Therese Tate and Kevin Satterthwai...

The divide between rural and urban areas in Illinois is one of the main drivers of many looking to split the state in two. G.H. Merritt is Chairperson of New Illinois, a group that plans to have their 7th Constitutional Convention next weekend in Bloomington. The movement aims to make a new state out of most of Illino...

We are looking at mostly cloudy skies and mild conditions today. We'll see mostly cloudy skies with a high of 57 today. For tonight, we'll see partly cloudy skies with a low of 37. Winds for both today and tonight are expected to be calm. Meanwhile, the potential for severe weather is on the way later this week and i...

For those with more questions, there will be a Town Hall meeting held on Thursday at 5 pm to provide more information on the proposed project for a new Fayette County Courthouse and Jail. Residents of Fayette County are being asked on the April 1st Consolidated Election ballot if they are for or against a 1% sales tax ...

The April 1st Consolidated Election is now just one week away. We hear more today from Amber Daulbaugh, who is running for Ward 2 Alderman. Daulbaugh talks about some positives she sees in the City of Vandalia. Daulbaugh is the challenger in the race as she is running against incumbent Ward 2 Alderman Kenny Lewey. We...

As the April 1st Consolidated Election draws closer, we continue to hear from candidates for Vandalia School Board. John Campbell has served for 12 years on the Vandalia School Board and is running for another term. He talks about some positives he sees in the Vandalia School District. Campbell is joined by fellow inc...