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...

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...