Dense Fog Advisory Extended to 9 AM CDT Friday for Six Central Illinois Counties
The National Weather Service in Lincoln has pushed the end time of a dense fog advisory back, extending the window beyond its first issuance.
Cass County, Illinois FirstAlerts
Everything reported for Cass County and within 40 miles of it, at every level. Warnings and official records name the county they apply to, which is the level most of them are issued at.
Severe Weather
9 reportsDense Fog Advisory Extended for Adams, Brown and Pike Counties in Illinois and Parts of Missouri
The National Weather Service St Louis MO has pushed the end time of a dense fog advisory back, saying it now runs longer than first issued.
National Weather Service Extends Flood Watch Through Late Monday Night for Greene, Macoupin, and Montgomery Counties
The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for parts of Illinois and Missouri, in effect from Thursday, September 3, 2026, through late Monday night.
Extreme Heat Warning Continues in Peoria, Champaign, and Other Central Illinois Counties
The National Weather Service warns that heat-related illnesses increase significantly during the ongoing extreme heat and high humidity.
Heat Advisory in Effect for Central Illinois Counties Until 7 PM Monday
The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for ten counties in central Illinois, with heat index values expected to exceed 100 degrees, in effect until 7 PM CDT Monday.
Heat Advisory for Greene, Macoupin, Montgomery IL Through Friday Evening
The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for parts of Illinois and Missouri, including Greene, Macoupin, and Montgomery counties in Illinois, with heat index values up to 105 expected.
Workplace Safety
1 reportSika Corporation cited by OSHA after Jacksonville inspection
OSHA proposed $28,373 in penalties for two other-than-serious violations; a final order was entered in August.
Nursing Home Enforcement
5 reportsSunny Acres Nursing Home in Petersburg Faces 32-Day Payment Denial
CMS enforcement record shows a payment denial for the facility, effective June 19, 2026.
Arcadia Care Auburn Fined $51,360 in Auburn, Illinois
Federal officials assessed a fine of $51,360 against Arcadia Care Auburn on April 2, 2026.
Villa Health Care East in Sherman, Illinois Fined $80,640
Federal enforcement documentation lists an $80,640 fine issued against Villa Health Care East in Sherman, Illinois.
Prairie Village Healthcare Ctr in Jacksonville, IL Fined $131,684
Prairie Village Healthcare Ctr in Jacksonville, Illinois, received a $131,684 fine on April 23, 2026, in a developing federal enforcement action.
Scott County Nursing Center in Winchester, Illinois Fined $29,295
Official CMS records show Scott County Nursing Center in Winchester, Illinois was fined $29,295 in April 2026.
Plane Crashes
1 reportOne Dead, Two Seriously Injured in Piper PA-28R-201 Crash Near Pittsfield, Illinois
The accident record lists three people on board and substantial damage to the aircraft; the National Transportation Safety Board investigation is open.