WLDS/WEAI News

Jacksonville man behind effort to help tornado victims

Published on Tuesday, 21 May 2013 21:30 | Written by Jim McCabe |

A Jacksonville man has organized a relief effort to help the victims of Monday’s devastating tornado in suburban Oklahoma City.

Published on Tuesday, 21 May 2013 12:45 | Written by Nick Kovatch |

Jacksonville is in the Top 9 so far in the quest for a new playground for Community Park.

Published on Tuesday, 21 May 2013 12:44 | Written by Jim McCabe |

A nearly completely-dry week of spring gave West Central Illinois farmers the window of opportunity to finally plant corn.

Published on Tuesday, 21 May 2013 07:05 | Written by Nick Kovatch |

It appears electricity has been restored to all Ameren customers in West Central Illinois.

Published on Tuesday, 21 May 2013 07:03 | Written by Nick Kovatch |

Officials in Meredosia are hopeful for federal aid for reimbursement of costs from flooding along the Illinois River.

Published on Monday, 20 May 2013 13:59 | Written by Nick Kovatch |

A public informational meeting will be held tomorrow for the Department of Energy’s environmental impact statement on FutureGen.

Published on Monday, 20 May 2013 13:56 | Written by Nick Kovatch |

The final day for farmers to get corn planted in West Central Illinois is June 5th to be eligible for full crop insurance coverage.

Published on Monday, 20 May 2013 13:55 | Written by Nick Kovatch |

Now is your chance to honor area residents with statewide recognition.

Published on Monday, 20 May 2013 07:26 | Written by Nick Kovatch |

It appears West Central Illinois is under the gun for severe weather today.

Published on Monday, 20 May 2013 07:24 | Written by Nick Kovatch |

A Jacksonville High School senior is a finalist for Illinois’ 33rd annual Homecoming Queen Selection.

Published on Sunday, 19 May 2013 06:35 | Written by Jim McCabe |

The expected start time of a wind project in western Sangamon County hasn’t changed, but it will involve fewer turbines.