We are looking at rain throughout the day today. Today showers are likely with a high of 59. Winds from the southeast will gust better than 20 miles per hour today. Then, showers and storms are likely for tonight with a low of 52 and winds from the south will gust better than 20 miles per hour. There is a threat of s...

We hear the answer to some new questions to the two individuals running for Mayor of Vandalia in Tuesday's election. Bobby Pate, Junior talks about his first 100 days in office, if elected Vandalia Mayor. Knebel and Pate, Junior will face off against one another in Tuesday's election to decide the next Mayor of the Cit...

We hear for the final day today from Vandalia School Board member John Campbell, who along with three other board members is running for re-election on Tuesday in a contested race. Campbell was asked about things he would like to accomplish over the next four years if he is re-elected. Campbell joins with fellow board...

A Republican Illinois State Legislator says being cut off during a point of person privilege is evidence of the Democratic party's stranglehold on public discourse. Early in the House session on Tuesday in Springfield, Democratic State Representative Hoan Huynh stood up to criticize the Trump administration's end to di...

Illinois lawmakers are considering legislation to support the craft distillery industry, but several lobbying groups are against it. State Senator Celina Villanueva said at a Liquor Control Committee hearing Tuesday that Senate Bill 1618 would enable direct-to-consumer shipping and modernize outdated regulations that p...

(Springfield, IL) -- The Trump administration is making cuts to funding for the State of Illinois. State officials say the White House is slashing 153-million-dollars in federal grant funding to Illinois programs for mental health services, substance abuse treatment and infectious disease prevention. That includes 125-...

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...