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Local News

Kaskaskia College Celebrates Milestone Anniversaries of Medical Imaging Programs
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Miss Marion County Queen candidates announced
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20 contestants participating in the 2026 Jr Miss Pageant
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Wamac Council votes against telecommunications funding request
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Centralia American Legion Time Capsule Burial
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New Law Expands Optional Use of Cameras in Long-Term Care Facilities
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Weather

FYI

Hoots Chapel Road to be oiled Wednesday
Jeff Road and Burlington railroad crossing to be closed July 6th
Bernard Road Bridge Near Myers Road Closed Due to Unsafe Conditions
Racetrack Road Bridge South of Route 161 Closed

Blogs

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Local Sports

Etnier Forces Decisive Game 3 With Win Over Sager
3h ago
Salem's Aaden Rostance to Continue Baseball Career at Shawnee Community College
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Patoka Jr Legion Splits Games This Week
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Centralia Post 446 Blows Out SI Chiefs
3h ago

National News

Midtown Manhattan blocks evacuated after beams found buckling at construction site: Police
23h ago
Administration sharing info about asylum seekers with Iranian government, lawsuit claims
23h ago
Nurses, home care clinicians plan large-scale strike in Boston
Jul 07, 2026
Body found believed to be missing Mississippi 18-year-old: 'Absolutely devastated'
Jul 07, 2026
2-year-old girl dies after being left in hot car while in care of babysitter, Florida police say
Jul 07, 2026
Nearly 2 dozen sickened in Legionnaires' disease cluster in New York City Jul 07, 2026
Roof of BJ's Wholesale Club in New Jersey partially collapses during heavy rain Jul 06, 2026
60 million people bracing for flash flooding from Ohio to Massachusetts and Virginia Jul 06, 2026
Woman dead, 3 hurt in fireworks explosion; man arrested for involuntary manslaughter: Police Jul 06, 2026

National Sports

US eliminated from World Cup after 4-1 loss to Belgium, red card controversy
Jul 07, 2026
Scoreboard roundup -- 7/6/26
Jul 07, 2026
USMNT captain speaks out on Folarin Balogun red card reversal ahead of Belgium showdown
Jul 06, 2026
Scoreboard roundup -- 7/5/26
Jul 06, 2026
US defeats Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0, advancing to World Cup round of 16
Jul 02, 2026

Business News

SpaceX joins the Nasdaq 100, clearing way for potential investment influx. Here's what to know
Jul 07, 2026
Microsoft is laying off 4,800 workers: 'AI is changing how work gets done'
Jul 06, 2026
Mortgage rates fall to lowest level since May
Jul 02, 2026
Hiring worse than expected in June amid elevated inflation
Jul 02, 2026

Political News

Trump says he'll consider giving Turkey F-35 jets, adds that US will lift sanctions
Jul 07, 2026
Graham Platner says campaign will 'reflect on the best path forward' after sexual assault allegation
Jul 06, 2026
Trump building granite helipad on White House South Lawn
Jul 06, 2026
In scathing report, White House accuses Smithsonian of presenting 'a radical view of American history'
Jul 06, 2026

World News

Dozens of Ukrainian drones target Moscow, mayor says, as Zelenskyy vows more strikes
Jul 07, 2026
Explosions reported in Damascus amid Macron's visit to Syria, state media says
Jul 07, 2026
Russian overnight bombardment of Kyiv kills 18, Ukrainian officials say
Jul 06, 2026
20 dead, dozens injured in Kyiv as Ukraine hit with 'massive' Russian strike
Jul 02, 2026

Health News

Cases of parasitic infection growing in 2 states: Health officials
Jul 06, 2026
'Large and growing' parasitic infection outbreak spreading in Michigan, health officials say
Jul 02, 2026
Hantavirus outbreak linked to cruise ship over after last contact completes quarantine: WHO
Jul 02, 2026
Record number of West Nile virus cases since 2004, CDC warns ahead of holiday weekend
Jul 02, 2026

Entertainment News

Tyler Perry injured collarbone ahead of filming 'Why Did I Get Married Again?'
20h ago
Mariska Hargitay will host the 78th Emmy Awards
21h ago
'Big Brother' season 28 cast revealed by CBS
22h ago

Country Music News

Luke Combs is ready to 'Rethink Some Things' as he sets European records
20h ago
Midland's 'Up in Texas' and all over on the Stages Tour
21h ago
Megan Moroney takes another 'Cloud 9' trip to the top with 'Beautiful Things'
22h ago
'Dolly: A True Original Musical' books its Broadway opening
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