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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...
34m ago
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 ...
1h ago
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.
1h ago
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...
1h ago
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 ...
1h ago
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...
1h ago
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...
1h ago
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...
13h ago
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...
13h ago
Tornado Watch remains in effect until 7 pm
TORNADO WATCH OUTLINE UPDATE FOR WT 101 NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER NORMAN OK 420 PM CDT WED APR 2 2025 TORNADO WATCH 101 IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 700 PM CDT FOR THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS ILC005-027-051-117-119-121-133-135-157-163-189-030000- /O.NEW.KWNS.TO.A.0101.250402T2120Z-250403T0000Z/ IL . ILLINOIS COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE ...
13h ago
Kaskaskia College & All Education Centers closing at Noon Today
Kaskaskia College & All Education Centers will be closing at noon today.
19h ago
School Cancellations for April 2nd
Vandalia Schools Dismissal Times are as follows: VES 1:45 PM VJHS 1:45 PM 4th Grade walkers/pick-ups/early bus students 2:00 PM Grades 5th to 8th VCHS 2:00 PM Brownstown Schools---Elementary School dismisses at 2:30 pm, High School at 2:40 pm South Central Schools will dismiss at 2 pm Ramsey Schools will dismiss at 2:0...
20h ago
Tornado Watch in effect until 4 pm
TORNADO WATCH 97 IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 400 PM CDT FOR THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS ILC005-013-027-051-061-083-117-119-121-133-135-149-157-163-189- 022100- /O.NEW.KWNS.TO.A.0097.250402T1345Z-250402T2100Z/ IL . ILLINOIS COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE BOND CALHOUN CLINTON FAYETTE GREENE JERSEY MACOUPIN MADISON MARION MONROE MONTGOMERY PIK...
21h ago
Severe Storms to hit area this afternoon/this evening
Severe Storms are set to hit the area again this afternoon and this evening. Today's weather forecast says we'll see showers and storms this afternoon and this evening with a high of 74. Winds from the south will gust better than 45 miles per hour today. And, showers and storms will be with us tonight with a low of 5...
Apr 02, 2025
Voter Turnout very low in Tuesday's Election
Although it is often said the most important elections are the local ones, voters don't show that in their turnout. In Fayette County, a total of 3,449 ballots were cast in the Consolidated Election---for just 25% voter turnout. To break it down, 2,624 ballots were cast on Election Day, there were 512 votes by individu...
Apr 02, 2025
