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...

For the past couple of months, egg prices have jumped in Illinois and around the country, but a midwestern farm organization is skeptical of the price hikes. A dozen eggs were going for as much as $9 in the Chicago area. Sarah Carden is with the group Farm Action. She says consumers are outraged because eggs are an ...

The move to restrict single-use plastics and styrofoam containers in Illinois continues. One measure would prohibit stores or food service businesses from providing single-use plastic bags to customers. Emily Kowalski is the outreach and engagement manager for Environment Illinois. The legislation passed out of commi...

RINGING OF THE BELLS SERVICE~ For anyone who is unable to attend the March for Life Rally in Springfield on March 25, Holy Cross will offer an opportunity for gathering in the Nave and pray for the 72,000+ lives that ended in abortion in Illinois in 2023. On March 25 at 2PM, we invite you and the community to a sho...

For today, we are looking at increasing clouds with a high of 57. Winds out of the west will gust better than 20 miles per hour today. Then, we have a chance of showers for tonight with a low of 42.

We have a new poll question up at VandaliaRadio.com Back in January we had a poll asking if you were or were not in favor of the proposed 1% sales tax increase to pay for a new Fayette County Courthouse and Jail. At the time, the poll vote was decidedly against it. But, upon further review, we wanted to see what your...

There will be a contested race for Ward 2 Alderman for Vandalia City Council. Alderman Kenny Lewey is seeking another term and he is being challenged by Amber Daulbaugh. Amber previously was the City's Economic Development Director from 2018 to 2021 and says she decided she wanted to get back involved. We will hear mo...

We are now just 8 days away from the April 1st Consolidated Election and we continue to talk with candidates for Vandalia School Board. John Campbell is a current board member and is running for another term. He talks about why he made the decision to seek four more years on the board. Campbell is joined by incumbents...

Illinois State Senator Ram Villivalam is proposing a "road usage charge" to help stabilize the dwindling flow of taxpayer funding used for infrastructure. As more and more vehicles require less gas and some not at all, revenues generated by the gas tax used to pay for road, bridge and public transportation im...

We will get in some sunshine today, but rain is going to set in early Sunday morning over the area. Today we are looking at sunny skies with a high of 57. Winds out of the northwest will gust better than 20 miles per hour for today. Early Sunday morning showers and possibly a thunderstorm will move into the area with...

We are looking at partly sunny skies for today with a high of 61. Winds from the south will gust better than 30 miles per hour. Tonight we do have a chance of a shower or storm with a low of 37. Winds tonight will shift to the northwest and gust better than 25 miles per hour. Meanwhile, Fayette County is not under a...

With one more school year after the current one left until current VCHS Principal Randy Protz's retirement, the Vandalia School Board approved Protz's successor on Thursday night, approving current Athletic Director Jason Clay to fill the position beginning with the 2026-2027 school year. Clay said this path was someth...