Bitter cold temperatures expected over the next several days

December 29, 2017 By Leave a Comment

Seven Day Forecast

Today
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Cloudy, with a low around 22. Light and variable wind becoming north northwest 5 to 9 mph after midnight.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a temperature falling to around 15 by 5pm. North northwest wind 8 to 13 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. Wind chill values as low as -6. North wind 7 to 9 mph.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 16. North wind 7 to 9 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 3. North northwest wind around 9 mph.
New Year’s Day
Sunny, with a high near 13. North northwest wind around 8 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 0. North northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 17. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 11. South southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 24. Southwest wind 7 to 13 mph becoming north northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 8. North northwest wind 8 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 19. Northwest wind 6 to 8 mph.
Filed Under: Breaking News, Franklin Co. News

Fund started for employees of restaurant destroyed by fire

December 28, 2017 By Leave a Comment

PINCKNEYVILLE — The community is coming together to support the employees of a popular restaurant that was destroyed in a fire last weekend.

Southern Illinois Fire Incidents photo.

The fire that ripped through the Grecian Steak House in Pinckneyville didn’t just leave a building in ruins, it left a community devastated.

“Not only was it a tragic thing that happened, it was a tragic thing that happened at Christmas,” said Peggy Sims, with the Pinckneyville Chamber of Commerce.

Please click on the link for the full story and video from Brandon Richard of WSIL-TV

https://www.franklincounty-news.com/wp-admin/post-new.php

Filed Under: Breaking News, Franklin Co. News

Human remains discovered at Wayne County farm

December 27, 2017 By Leave a Comment

FAIRFIELD –  Authorities are investigating the discovery of human remains found on a farm south of Boyleston, Illinois, in rural Wayne County.

A local landowner came across the remains Tuesday afternoon and alerted authorities.

Boyleston is located southwest of Fairfield.

Please click on the link below for the full story from  Len Wells of the Evansville Courier and Press.

http://www.courierpress.com/story/news/2017/12/27/human-remains-discovered-s-illinois-farm/984844001/

Filed Under: Breaking News, State News

Lawsuit attempting to block taxpayer funded elective abortions in Illinois to be heard this week

December 27, 2017 By Leave a Comment

SPRINGFIELD – Illinois will be the first state in the nation to allow tax dollars for elective abortions after the first of the year, but an expedited lawsuit in Sangamon County circuit court Thursday seeks to block implementation.

Federal Medicaid dollars can cover abortions for rape, insest or if the mother’s life is in jeopardy, but Gov. Bruce Rauner signed House Bill 40 this summer that allows state tax dollars for elective abortions, shocking his Republican base.

State Sen. Dan McConchie, R-Hawthorn Woods, said Rauner promised Republicans he would veto or amend the measure.

Please click to read the full article from Greg Bishop of Illinois News Radio Network

https://www.ilnews.org/news/justice/lawsuit-attempting-to-block-taxpayer-funded-elective-abortions-in-illinois/article_46081f40-eb23-11e7-85fa-a307178c41ba.html

 

Filed Under: Breaking News, State News

No relief to the bitter cold temperatures in sight

December 27, 2017 By Leave a Comment

Temps below freezing for the entire forecast period

Today
Sunny, with a high near 17. Wind chill values as low as -7. North wind 7 to 9 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 7. Wind chill values as low as -3. Northeast wind around 6 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 26. Wind chill values as low as -2. East northeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Light and variable wind.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Light and variable wind becoming northwest around 5 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. North wind 3 to 7 mph.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 20. North wind around 9 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. North wind 7 to 9 mph.
Sunday
A slight chance of snow after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18. North wind around 7 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. North wind around 7 mph.
New Year’s Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 19. North wind 6 to 8 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 6. North northwest wind 3 to 6 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 24. North northwest wind around 6 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

 

Filed Under: Breaking News, Franklin Co. News

Date set for first ‘Barack Obama Day’

December 26, 2017 By Leave a Comment

SPRINGFIELD –  Aug. 4, 2018, will be the first time that Illinois will commemorate the date as Barack Obama Day.

Illinois’ General Assembly passed a law that would give Obama an official designation on his birthday. The supporters in Springfield originally wanted to make the day an official state holiday in which all non-vital state services would close.

This drew opposition from lawmakers such as state Rep. Mark Batinick, R-Plainfield, who thinks the state couldn’t afford to give state workers yet another paid holiday.

Please click on the link below from Illinois News Network

https://www.ilnews.org/news/state_politics/date-set-for-first-barack-obama-day/article_3074e98c-e764-11e7-a54d-0bf299975f23.html

Filed Under: Breaking News, State News

Red Cross Blood Drive in Christopher today

December 26, 2017 By Leave a Comment

CHIRSTOPHER –  There is a blood drive today in Christopher from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Christopher Community Building.

The building is located just off of Route 148 behind the old Dollar General building.  The event is sponsored by the First Baptist Church of Christopher.

Filed Under: Breaking News, Franklin Co. News

Perry County deputy found dead Sunday

December 26, 2017 By Leave a Comment

JACKSON COUNTY — Authorities are investigating the death of a deputy from a neighboring county.

Deputies found 33-year-old Joshua Harsy dead at a home in rural Jackson County just before 3 a.m. on Sunday morning.

Harsy worked as a deputy for the Perry County Sheriff’s Office, but he was off duty at the time.

Please click on the link below for the full story from WSIL-TV.

http://www.wsiltv.com/story/37135677/perry-county-deputy-found-dead

Filed Under: Breaking News, Franklin Co. News

Very cold week ahead, chance of flurries today, snow chances for the weekend

December 26, 2017 By Leave a Comment

Wind chills the next two mornings will be very cold, generally in the single digits to just below zero. These can be very dangerous if you are not prepared. Dress in layers if you have to be outside. (NWS Paducah)

Hazardous Weather Outlook

.DAY ONE…Today and Tonight

A few flurries or snow showers this afternoon may produce some
very minor snow accumulations, generally just a dusting.

Very cold air even with light winds will produce wind chills
ranging from 5 below zero to 5 above very late tonight.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN…Wednesday through Monday

Very cold air will remain over the region through the period. Wind
chills on New Years morning are expected to range from zero to 10
below zero.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT…

Spotter activation is not anticipated.

Seven Day Forecast

Today
A chance of flurries with a slight chance of snow before 1pm, then a slight chance of snow between 1pm and 5pm, then a chance of flurries after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. North northeast wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
A chance of flurries before midnight. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 9. Wind chill values as low as -1. North wind around 8 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 19. Wind chill values as low as -2. North northeast wind 6 to 8 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 10. Wind chill values as low as zero. Northeast wind around 6 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 27. East northeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Calm wind becoming west northwest around 5 mph after midnight.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 30. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. North northeast wind 3 to 6 mph.
Saturday
A slight chance of snow after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 23. North wind 6 to 8 mph.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. North wind around 7 mph.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 19. North wind around 7 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. North northwest wind around 7 mph.
New Year’s Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 18. North northwest wind around 8 mph.
Filed Under: Breaking News, Franklin Co. News

Village of Royalton under a boil water order

December 25, 2017 By Leave a Comment

ROYALTON – The village of Royalton has issued a boil water order.

As of December 25th at 3:45pm, South Main Street from South 4th Street to South 6th Street are all affected areas.

This order stands until further notice.

Filed Under: Breaking News, Royalton News
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