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Mostly Sunny & Warmer Today
We will be mostly sunny and warmer for today. We will see mostly sunny skies for today with a high of 74. Then, mostly clear skies for tonight with a low of 52. We will continue to warm up as we'll be in the upper 70s on both Wednesday and Thursday. Showers and storms chances come back in the forecast on Thursday.
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Large crowds come out for Mayor Gottman reception and for his final City Council meeting
The longest serving Mayor in the City of Vandalia has presided over his final meeting. On Monday, prior to the Vandalia City Council meeting, a reception was held for Mayor Gottman and a large crowd came out to honor the outgoing Mayor, who did not run for re-election after serving 6 terms in office. Among those on ha...
6h ago

City of Vandalia will file suit against owner of Central High Apartments
The Vandalia City Council is taking action against the owner of an apartment building in Vandalia. After a lengthy closed session by the City Council on Monday night, the City Council emerged and took action on a matter. City Attorney Ryan Connor delivered the information. As Connor stated, he is planning to file sui...
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Ex-Employee Charged With stealing From Macoupin Co State's Attorney's Office
(Macoupin Co., IL) -- A former employee is accused of stealing thousands of dollars from the Macoupin County State's Attorney's office. The Illinois Attorney General's office charged Jacalyn Walker of Carlinville with one count of theft of government property, wire fraud and official misconduct. Prosecutors say Walker ...
7h ago
State Police Investigating Death Of 2yo In White Co
(White County, IL) -- Authorities are investigating the death of a two-year-old in White County. State police say the investigation was launched last Friday. The victim's identity and cause of death haven't been released. TR) Colin McIntyre/jbj Copyright © 2025 TTWN Media Networks Inc.
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Gradually Clearing & Mild for Today
We will get a little chance to dry out today. We are looking at gradually clearing skies for today with a high of 65. Then, mostly clear skies for tonight with a low of 47. Rain returns to the forecast on Thursday.
Apr 21, 2025
More Storms roll through the area early Saturday morning, Sunday night
More storms rolled through the area over the weekend. Heavy rains came both early Saturday morning and again on Sunday night, along with strong winds and lightning with both storms. But, Fayette County did avoid some of the stronger storms at least on Sunday night. Early Saturday morning, the storms prompted a Severe T...
Apr 21, 2025

Reception Today for Mayor Gottman---His Final meeting as Mayor this evening
A reception to honor Vandalia Mayor Rick Gottman will be held today from 3 pm to 6 pm at Vandalia City Hall. Gottman served 8 years as a City of Vandalia Alderman and has served the past 24 years as Mayor of Vandalia. He is the longest serving Mayor in the City's history. The Vandalia City Council meets at 6:30 pm thi...
Apr 21, 2025
Four Wisconsin People Killed In Plane Crash In Trilla
(Trilla, IL) -- Four Wisconsin people are dead following a plane crash in Trilla, Illinois. State police say the accident happened Saturday when a single engine plane went down three miles south of Mattoon in Coles County. The Coles County coroner identified the victims as Ross Nelson, Raimi Rundle, Courtney Morrow, an...
Apr 21, 2025

Severe Storms will spread east later on this evening & tonight
Severe Storms will spread east later on this evening and tonight. The National Weather Service in St. Louis says a line of strong to severe thunderstorms will threaten damaging wind and tornadoes, with a few instances of large hail. The area is under a Tornado Watch until 11 pm.
Apr 20, 2025
Tornado Watch in effect until 11 pm
TORNADO WATCH OUTLINE UPDATE FOR WT 155 NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER NORMAN OK 340 PM CDT SUN APR 20 2025 TORNADO WATCH 155 IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1100 PM CDT FOR THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS ILC001-003-005-009-013-017-021-027-051-055-057-061-067-071-073- 077-081-083-087-095-107-109-117-119-121-125-129-131-133-135-137- 143-145-1...
Apr 20, 2025

Severe Weather Threat to impact the area this evening/tonight
Severe Weather looks to impact the area, probably tonight. For today we have a chance of showers thunderstorms with a high of 76. Winds from the East will gust better than 20 miles per hour during the day today. Then, showers and storms for tonight with a low of 54. Winds will be from the southwest tonight and gust ...
Apr 20, 2025

Showers & Storms continue for the rest of today and tonight--Severe Storms possible on Sunday
The rain--heavy at times--will continue today and tonight. And, severe storms are possible for Sunday. For today we are looking at showers and possibly a thunderstorm for today with a high of 61. Then, showers and storms for tonight with a low of 55. Meanwhile, we have the threat of severe storms on Easter Sunday. T...
Apr 19, 2025

Cancellations for Saturday, April 19th
The Easter Egg Hunt scheduled for Sonic in Vandalia today at 2 pm has been re-scheduled. It will now be held on Sunday, April 27th at 2 pm. The Vandalia Lions Club has canceled their Easter Egg Hunt which was scheduled for Today at Sonneman Park
Apr 19, 2025
Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Southern Fayette Co, Marion Co until 3 am
The National Weather Service in St Louis has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Northeastern Clinton County in south central Illinois... Southern Fayette County in south central Illinois... Marion County in south central Illinois... * Until 300 AM CDT. * At 216 AM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along...
Apr 19, 2025