Latest local news, weather and high school sports for Tri-State area

Friday, July 08, 2011  Jacksonville residents may not have water for at least another week or longer.

Tuesday, July 05, 2011  Mayor Andy Ezard says he's waiting for test results from the EPA to see if the chlorine is pushing through the lines properly. Until then, a boil order still remains across the city.

Tuesday, June 21, 2011  At this point Superintendent of the Sny Island Levee Drainage District Mike Reed says he is in close contact with all emergency management personnel and is continuously monitoring weather forecasts.

Saturday, June 18, 2011  I-72 is currently closed just east of Jacksonville, Illinois and traffic is being diverted. Jacksonville has declared a state of emergency limiting water use to just basic needs.

Wednesday, June 15, 2011  Several homes damaged along creeks.

Wednesday, May 04, 2011  In our Facebook Story of the Day for May 4, we talk about the ongoing battle with rising flood waters.

Tuesday, May 03, 2011  Corps breaks levee to help Illinois town as water rises in places unlikely to be helped by breech

Monday, March 14, 2011  Why FEMA says this year's spring flooding may be a problem.

Monday, February 21, 2011  The potential for spring snowmelt flooding continues to be much greater than normal along the Mississippi River this season.