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A chance of flurries this morning and cold today, down to zero for a low tonight
We still have a couple of cold days in front of us before a late week warm up. We have a chance of flurries this morning but then we'll otherwise see mostly sunny skies with a high of 24. Winds will start off the day from the southwest but will shift to the north this afternoon and gust better than 20 miles per hour. ...
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Vandalia PD investigating two burglaries that occurred at Vandalia restaurants
The Vandalia Police Department is investigating two burglaries that occurred at Vandalia restaurants. Vandalia Police Chief Jeff Ray says the Vandalia Police Department is currently investigating two early morning burglaries at local businesses. Chief Ray says the first incident was reported at 7:22 am on Monday at El...
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Miss Fayette County Abigaile Ledbetter to compete at Miss Illinois County Fair Queen Pageant later this week
Miss Fayette County Fair Queen 2024 Abigaile Ledbetter will compete at Miss Illinois County Fair Queen Pageant. The Miss Illinois County Fair Queen Pageant will take place at the IAAF Convention held Jan. 16-19 at The Crowne Plaza in Springfield. Ledbetter will compete along with 73 other contestants from throughout th...
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Push in U.S. Senate to make Daylight Saving Time year-round, but many question whether that's the right move
Many people will tell you they are tired of changing clocks twice a year for the start and end of Daylight Saving Time. But, the real issue seems to come up when the discussion is whether we should go with DST or Standard Time all year. A bipartisan group of senators, led by Senator Rick Scott of Florida, has re-intro...
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Gov Pritzker to sign measure requiring police confiscate guns in orders of protection
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker says he will sign a measure the previous General Assembly approved to confiscate firearms from subjects of domestic violence orders of protection. The measure, known as Karina's Law, is named after a murder victim of domestic violence where the assailant had an order of protection agains...
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Democrats, Activists push to decriminalize sex work in Illinois
If some Democratic lawmakers have their way, sex work in Illinois may no longer be illegal. Members of the Sex Worker Advisory Group, or SWAG, say legislation being introduced would implement the full decriminalization of sex work in Illinois. SWAG's chair Reyna Ortiz, a former sex worker, says by passing this legisl...
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Sunny & Cold Today
We will be sunny and cold today, as we return to the deep freeze for a few days. We are looking at sunny skies for today with a high of 21. Winds from the west will gust better than 20 miles per hour. Then, we'll see mostly clear skies for tonight with a low of 11. Meanwhile, we are looking at cold weather staying with...
Jan 13, 2025
More below-average cold temperatures next week
Meanwhile, after that warm up at the end of this weekend for the weekend, it looks like another cold snap could be on the way for next week. The National Weather Service says that confidence is increasing that below normal temperatures will return to the region for next week. The normal high this time of year is around...
Jan 13, 2025
Showdown between ex-speaker and prosecutors set for today at corruption trial
Government attorneys may have a long list of questions for former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan when they meet in court Monday morning. Madigan took questions from his lawyers and codefendant Michael McClain's team last week. Former Assistant U.S. Attorney Patrick Collins says the government has a seasoned gro...
Jan 13, 2025
Voting Period Open For New Illinois Flag
(Springfield, IL) -- The voting period is now open for the new Illinois state flag. The Secretary of State's Office says voters can choose between the state Flag Commission's top ten new proposed designs, keeping the existing flag, or reinstating the Illinois 1918 centennial or 1968 sesquicentennial flags. The public c...
Jan 13, 2025
Illinois Receiving $114M In Federal Funds To Support New EV Charging Stations
(Chicago, IL) -- Illinois is receiving 114-million-dollars in federal grant funding to support new electric vehicle charging stations across the state. That includes the Chicago area, Springfield, Metro East, and Quad Cities. The federal funds from the U.S. Department of Transportation will be used to build 14 truck ch...
Jan 13, 2025
Illinois Participating In IRS Direct File Service
(Springfield, IL) -- Illinois will be participating in the IRS Direct File service beginning January 27th. Direct File allows residents to electronically prepare and file their 2024 federal tax returns for free. Nearly two million Illinois taxpayers are eligible to use the program. After filing federal taxes, the progr...
Jan 13, 2025
Sunny Today
Although we won't quite get above freezing today, we will get some sunshine. We are looking at mostly sunny skies for today with a high of 30. Then, we'll be mostly cloudy for tonight with a low of 22. It will be windy tonight with winds from the south gusting better than 20 miles per hour tonight.
Jan 11, 2025
Cancellations/Closings for Saturday, January 11th
Evans Public Library in Vandalia will be closed
Jan 11, 2025
Closings for Today & Tonight (Friday, January 10th)
Fayette County Court will close at noon today Community Resource Center will close at noon today Tonight's "Road to Hope" meeting at the First Pentecostal Church of Vandalia has been canceled Fayette County Farm Bureau and Country Financial Offices closing at noon today University of Illinois Extension Office...
Jan 10, 2025
Cancellations/Closings for Friday, January 10th
Vandalia Head Start will be closed today Fayette County Senior Center will be closed today. No Meals on Wheels delivery in Vandalia, Bluff City, Brownstown, or St. Elmo Vandalia Schools will have an E-Learning Day today Ramsey Schools will be closed today FOCUS & New Approach School will be closed today St. Elmo Sc...
Jan 10, 2025
Snow on the Way to the area Today
We are looking at snow around the area today, although the amount we end up with seems to be somewhat in dispute. We are under a Winter Weather Advisory until 6 pm this evening. Our forecast from the National Weather Service for today calls for now with a high of 30. Total daytime snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches p...
Jan 10, 2025
Vandalia School District deals with bus accident on Thursday afternoon
The Vandalia School District dealt with a bus accident on Thursday afternoon. Vandalia Superintendent of Schools Dr. Jennifer Garrison says that Bus 16 was running it's regular route on Thursday afternoon, taking students home for the day. Dr. Garrison says, after reviewing the bus camera, it shows that about 3:47 pm ...
Jan 10, 2025
IDPH Approves New Conditions for Treatment with Medical Cannabis
(Springfield, IL) -- The Illinois Department of Public Health is adding four conditions to the list of medical issues that may be treated with medical cannabis. The four newly approved conditions are endometriosis, ovarian cysts, uterine fibroids, and female orgasmic disorder. Providers are now able to begin certifying...
Jan 10, 2025
Cancellations for Friday, January 10th
Vandalia Head Start will be closed on Friday Fayette County Senior Center will be closed tomorrow. No Meals on Wheels delivery in Vandalia, Bluff City, Brownstown, or St. Elmo Vandalia Schools will have an E-Learning Day on Friday Ramsey Schools will be closed on Friday FOCUS & New Approach School will be closed on...
Jan 10, 2025