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.
Petersburg, Illinois FirstAlerts
Everything reported in Petersburg and within 40 miles of it, at every level — nothing here is filtered out for being local.
Severe Weather
5 reportsExtreme 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.
Weather Service Details Flood Risks for 16 Illinois Counties
Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall could flood rivers, creeks, and urban areas through early August 20.
National Weather Service Issues Flood Watch for Central Illinois Counties
A Flood Watch is in effect for 12 counties across central, east central, and west central Illinois from midnight through 10:00 AM CDT on August 16, 2026.
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
6 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.
Lincoln Village Healthcare in Lincoln, Illinois Fined $181,600
Federal enforcement records show a $181,600 fine issued against Lincoln Village Healthcare on March 25, 2026.
Graham Hospital in Canton, Illinois Issued Payment Denial Penalty
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services records show a 29-day payment denial sanction for Graham Hospital in Canton, Illinois.
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.