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Anthony Decker Elected Next Marion County Sheriff
Pritzker Wins 3rd Term as Illinois Governor
Marion County Board Remains All Republican
Stratton Coasts to Victory to Become Illinois’ Newest U.S. Senator
County by County Election Numbers
Adopt a Family Program Enrollment is Open
Centralia Children’s Halloween Parade
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Local News

Salem Army Veteran Receives $5,000 at Thrive Mt. Vernon
17h ago
On 1st day since winning 3rd term as governor, Pritzker releases 200-point national agenda
18h ago
National display on Revolutionary War now in Salem
18h ago
Salem Community Thanksgiving Dinner set for November 14th
19h ago Deb Nystrom / CC
Authorities are trying to piece together how an escaped Tennessee inmate evaded capture for 10 days
19h ago
Vernon woman sentenced to probation and county jail time for arson
19h ago

Weather

FYI

Kinmundy/Alma Hydrant Flushing
Kaskaskia College Men's Basketball playing Lincoln Land Tuesday night--click for link
Centralia LIFTS boil order for all of Marilyn Drive
Centralia Boil Order for 700 block of East 15th
Illinois 15 northbound exit ramp on I-57/64 to be closed starting Monday

Blogs

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Nov 4, 2026
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Oct 29, 2026

Local Sports

The volleyball sectional finals were last night.
2h ago
Selmaville Beats Centralia...Lady Bobcats Fall In Tournament Finale
2h ago
Middle School Basketball Recap: Rockets, Patoka, SC & Citians Earn Wins
2h ago
Tournament Schedules/Recaps JH Boys Basketball
2h ago

National News

4 Colorado officers shot, 1 fatally, after gunfight with suspect: Police
9h ago
Trio used AI to impersonate corporate execs, defrauding companies of nearly $130 million: DOJ
15h ago
Suspect in deadly Citibank shooting was 'irate' over court summons for $2,500 debt: Sheriff
17h ago
DNA testing confirms 'serial killer' in Pennsylvania in 1970s: State police
18h ago
2 college students found dead in Colorado mountains fell to their deaths while climbing: Authorities
Nov 5, 2026
Pennsylvania reports 6th measles-associated death amid outbreak: Health officials Nov 5, 2026
Ozone hole in 2026 is largest in a decade, but long-term recovery remains on track: Report Nov 4, 2026
Missouri voters reject anti-abortion rights amendment, reaffirming 'reproductive freedom' Nov 4, 2026
Cornell alumna named to lead criminal probe into Jane Doe's rape claim Nov 4, 2026

National Sports

Scoreboard roundup -- 11/5/26
4h ago
Scoreboard roundup - 11/4/26
23h ago
Scoreboard roundup - 11/3/26
Nov 3, 2026
Scoreboard roundup - 11/2/26
Nov 3, 2026
Scoreboard roundup - 11/1/26
Nov 2, 2026

Business News

Dow plunges 1,800 points, wiping out gains from midterm results rally
23h ago
Billionaire tax: What to know about California's Prop 40
Nov 3, 2026
Where do gas prices stand in key states on Election Day?
Nov 3, 2026
GDP report set to provide snapshot of economy ahead of midterm elections
Oct 29, 2026

Political News

Trump moves to make Oval Office a national monument aiming to prevent future major changes
15h ago
Judge blocks Trump arch hours after federal panel approval
16h ago
Black candidates from both parties made history in midterm elections
Nov 5, 2026
Trump dismisses prospect of replacing Hegseth amid Iran war fallout, looming Democratic investigations
Nov 5, 2026

World News

Ukraine and Russia trade hundreds of drones overnight, as Moscow continues targeting energy infrastructure
Nov 4, 2026
US carries out defensive airstrikes on Iran's Qeshm Island: Officials
Nov 2, 2026
European grocery chains' freezers, refrigerators targeted in apparent cyberattacks
Nov 2, 2026
Police investigate former Prince Andrew's time with Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell at Balmoral
Oct 30, 2026

Health News

More parents are declining vitamin K shots for newborns, putting more babies at risk of bleeding: Study
22h ago
With premiums on the rise, what to know as ACA coverage open enrollment begins
Nov 2, 2026
New York state reports 1st measles-associated death in over 30 years
Nov 2, 2026
Many Americans are worried about healthcare costs as midterms approach. Why do they keep rising?
Nov 2, 2026

Entertainment News

In brief: Cameron Diaz stars in 'Bad Day' trailer and more
2h ago
'The Odyssey' will return to theaters in December
4h ago
'Yellowjackets' gets fourth, final season official trailer
18h ago

Country Music News

In brief: Cameron Diaz stars in 'Bad Day' trailer and more
2h ago
'The Odyssey' will return to theaters in December
4h ago
'Yellowjackets' gets fourth, final season official trailer
18h ago
Prime Video gives first look at 'Criminal'
18h ago