In response to the temperature dropping below 20°F Monday, the Emergency Weather Response (EWR) hotline was activated in St. Charles, Warren and Lincoln counties.
According to facility officials, the truck was approaching nearby train tracks when it began reversing and collided with the facility’s gate and exterior fencing.
Over the last 24 hours, area fire departments have had to fight numerous weather challenges when arriving on scene. It's not uncommon for first responders.
City officials, the state and the St. Louis Board of Aldermen are battling in court over who has the authority to appoint an interim sheriff ahead of a March election.
MACON COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) -- Two tornadoes touched down in Macon County as severe weather battered Central Illinois Sunday afternoon. Tammy Schneider, the Macon County EMA Director said a tornado briefly touched down on Sunday afternoon around 3:05 p.m. near Blue Mound. Schneider said no damage was identified in the Blue Mound area. A second [...]