Marion County: I-57 Lane Closure Begins Feb 19th

Marion County: I-57 Lane Closure Begins Feb 19th

MARION CO (NEWS FIRST) – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that repairs on northbound Interstate 57 between Walnut Hill Road and the Illinois 161 interchange will require lane closures starting, weather permitting, at 6 a.m., Monday, Feb....
Major Grass Fire Spreads To Multiple Homes.

Major Grass Fire Spreads To Multiple Homes.

ZEIGLER, ILLINOIS (NewsFirst) — Structure Fire – Maple St. 02/15/2024 (ZEIGLER-ILLINOIS) The City of Zeigler Fire Department responded at 6:37 pm to a report of a structure on fire at 605 Maple St. Caller reported a grass fire that had spread to the rear...
A strong cold front will bring rain and snow/sleet to the region.

A strong cold front will bring rain and snow/sleet to the region.

Posted by Meteorologist Beau Dodson Good day, everyone. Monitor weather updates in case there are adjustments in Friday’s rain and snow/sleet forecast. Another nice day on tap for the region with highs in the 50s! Some locations could hit the 60-degree mark. Got...
Remote weather stations see maintenance and innovation.

Remote weather stations see maintenance and innovation.

ILLINOIS (NewsFirst) — Remote weather stations are an important part of IDOT’s Roadway Weather Information System, with new sites and innovations a hot topic for frigid temperatures. Because the stations help provide information about road conditions so the...
Westbound Illinois 13 lanes to shift back to

Westbound Illinois 13 lanes to shift back to

MURPHYSBORO, ILLINOIS (NewsFirst) — The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that, weather permitting, westbound Illinois 13 near the Big Muddy River in Jackson County will return to the original traffic configuration on Thursday, Feb....