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Vandalia Woman Pleads Guilty to Firearm and Child Endangerment Charges

A 66-year old Vandalia woman has pled guilty to charges stemming from the death of her 14-year old adopted daughter/granddaughter in November 2025. Donna Toberman appeared in Fayette County Court on Tuesday with defense attorney Alicia Granito and States Attorney Brenda Mathis for a hearing and it was announced that a plea agreement had been reached as Toberman would plead guilty to two counts possession of a firearm without a valid Firearm Owners ID (FOID) Card and to one count of causing a child to be endangered. With the agreement, two other counts of possessing a firearm without a valid FOID card were dismissed. Toberman was then sentenced by Judge Bryan Kibler to 18 months of conditional discharge as it was stated that Toberman had no prior criminal history and had completed all recommended counseling.

Vandalia, IL · 23h
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Good Crowd on Hand for Candlelight Vigil Held in Honor of Kylie Toberman

A number of people were on hand at the Vandalia Statehouse on Tuesday night to remember and honor the life of Kylie Toberman and show support for survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence. The event was hosted by Sexual Assault and Family Emergency (SAFE) and included several speakers with the main address given by LaDonna Koeberlein. Following the vigil, Koeberlein says it is so important that they show remembrance of, support for and raise awareness for the victims, survivors and those who may not know how to speak out and let them know that SAFE is there to help them and advocate for them.

Vandalia, IL · 23h
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Fayette County Board Approves Tax Levy Ordinance and FY27 Budget

Following a Truth in Taxation hearing that saw just under 50 county residents in attendance to speak or voice thoughts and concerns on the county’s proposed tax levy, the Fayette County Board on Tuesday night approved the yearly tax levy ordinance, appropriations ordinance and the Fiscal Year 2027 budget during their monthly meeting. The board heard an hour of public comments during the Truth in Taxation hearing which is required when a taxing body looks to have a levy increase more than 5% over the preceding year. A presentation showed that the current county portion of overall tax bills is 14.41% and the proposed tax levy would add an additional 0.98% to that amount. A short discussion including remarks from a couple board members were heard before the board approved a motion for the tax levy ordinance by a vote of 9 to 3 with board members Joe Wills, Ryan Tompkins, Pat Click, Jake Harris, Jacque Durr, James Wehrle, Ashley Towler, Scott Ray and Mack Payne voting in support of the motion while Dan Lutz, Scott Workman and Mike Black voting in opposition and board members Sean Hannagan and Michael Butts not in attendance for the meeting. County Board Vice Chairman Pat Click says the issue is not a pleasant one and the concerns the board heard from the residents was a good reminder that the county needs to continue to be efficient and transparent.

Fayette County, IL · 23h
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Most Of These Old-School Steakhouses Closed Years Ago, But This Illinois One Still Serves T-Bones And A Full Buffet

A 16-ounce T-bone and an all-you-can-eat buffet still share the same menu at one Illinois interstate stop. Plenty of families thought that combo vanished along with the restaurants of their childhood. The chain behind it once dotted highways across the Midwest. Most of those locations closed years ago, so finding...

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Vandalia United Methodist Mens Fish Fry Set for Thursday

It is a local tradition that goes toward a great cause—it’s the First United Methodist Church of Vandalia’s Methodist Mens Fish Fry this Thursday. And, all the proceeds go to their coats and shoes program for Fayette County Children. Jeff Endres talks about the Fish Fry, which...

Vandalia, IL · 23h

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Illinois State Police Announces Results Of Occupant Restraint Enforcement Patrols In October

Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Illinois State Police (ISP) Troop 9 Commander, Captain Bruce Waggoner, announces the results of Occupant Restraint Enforcement Patrols (OREP) held in Clay, Effingham, Fayette, Marion, Wabash and White counties during October. These OREPs provided extra patrol coverage for the ISP so officers could focus on saving lives by making sure all vehicle occupants were buckled up.

Effingham, IL · 4h

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Comets Football Season Ends in Playoff Loss to Mt. Carmel

After an Opening Round victory in the IHSA 3A football playoffs, the Greenville Comets saw their season come to a close with a 44-22 loss to the undefeated Mt. Carmel Golden Aces on October 31. The Comets made the trek toward the Illinois-Indiana border for their afternoon matchup with the...

Greenville, IL · 2d

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Panther Mens Basketball Loses Two On Friday

After losing at midnight last Friday in their season opener, the Greenville University mens basketball team fell Friday night in their second game of the day. Grinnell beat the Panthers by three points in the midnight game, then GU was downed by Covenant, 145-123. Covenant led by 10 points at...

Greenville, IL · 13h

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Montgomery County EMA Winter Weather Preparedness

Winter weather preparedness week has begun. Residents are urged to prepare for the usual snow, and cold temperatures that come with a midwestern winter here in Illinois. Montgomery County Emergency Management Agency Director, Dan Hough, mentions that emergency management planning consists of multiple different categories. The main category is planning ahead.

Montgomery County, IL · 22h

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KC Blue Devils Stay Perfect, Roll Past Greenville JV 130-48

The Kaskaskia College Blue Devils continued their impressive start to the men’s basketball season, improving to 4-0 with a dominating 130-48 victory over the Greenville University JV on Monday night. KC’s offense was firing on all cylinders from the opening tip, pouring in 71 points in the first half...

Greenville, IL · 1d