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Local News

Illinois Expands Access for Medical Cannabis Patients and Dispensaries
12h ago
One person injured in two car crash at Noleman and Elm in Centralia
14h ago
Patoka man extricated from car following Hawthorn Road crash
14h ago
Marion County Animal Control to host Adoption Days Friday and Saturday
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Police Beat for Thursday, September 10, 2026
14h ago
Salem City Council agrees to seek $261,025 grant for theatre improvements
Sep 09, 2026

Weather

FYI

Salem Temporarily switching to Free Chlorine
Omega Township oil and chipping roads Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
Boil order LIFTED for East Calumet in Centralia
Alma LIFTS Boil Order
Bernard Road Bridge Near Myers Road Closed Due to Unsafe Conditions

Blogs

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Wise World of Wellen presented by Salem Eye Clinic
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Sep 09, 2026
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Local Sports

Franklin Park Lady Bobcats Win Centralia JV Cross Country Meet
20h ago
CORLHS Routs Cisne...SC Baseball Hosts Odin/Patoka Today to Lions Field
20h ago
Middle School Baseball Wednesday Results
20h ago
JH Softball Roundup from Wednesday
20h ago

National News

Clancy holdout juror mimicked strangling during deliberations, juror claims
16h ago
Steve Witkoff earned nearly $107M from Trump-affiliated crypto venture, disclosures show
Sep 09, 2026
7 shot at Oklahoma City bar as fans gathered to watch NBA playoff game
May 06, 2025
'That day, I could not be her hero': Father says after daughter is fatally shot in South Carolina
May 06, 2025

National Sports

Scoreboard roundup -- 9/9/26
22h ago
Scoreboard roundup -- 9/10/26
Sep 10, 2026
All-American semifinal guarantees American man in 2026 US Open final
Sep 09, 2026
Scoreboard roundup - 9/8/26
Sep 09, 2026
6 Americans reach 2026 US Open quarterfinals, most since 2002
Sep 08, 2026

Business News

How some influencers are reacting to followers' economic woes
14h ago
US-Canada trade war threatens economic fallout in key midterm states
Sep 09, 2026
Apple announces first-ever foldable iPhone, starting at $1,999
Sep 09, 2026
Oil prices climb over $100 per barrel as US war in Iran continues
Sep 09, 2026

Political News

Supreme Court blocks Republican-favored Missouri election map, ending legal whiplash
14h ago
Trump promised $2,000 tariff 'dividends,' but they still haven't materialized 10 months later
17h ago
Trump gave gifts totaling $155,000 to 4 White House aides, including Natalie Harp
Sep 09, 2026
'How many times do I have to say no?!': Pirro dodges questions on Reflecting Pool case at news conference
Sep 09, 2026

World News

69 members of Congress call on Rubio to help secure release of prominent Palestinian doctor
16h ago
Global temperatures hit record highs as El Niño strengthens: Report
17h ago
Witkoff hails 'very meaningful discussions' on Ukraine-Russia war in Sunday meeting with Zelenskyy
Sep 06, 2026
2 people rescued alive from tunnel after deadly Nepal-Tibet flash flood
Sep 04, 2026

Health News

Walking briskly may lower risk of death in some adults: Study
16h ago
New drug shows promise in reducing COPD symptoms in smokers, clinical trials show
Sep 08, 2026
Radish sprout mix added to ongoing recall of sprouts linked to salmonella, E. coli outbreak
Sep 01, 2026

Entertainment News

Jennifer Lawrence joins Instagram, warns she will quit 'if anyone says anything negative'
13h ago
'Nobody Wants This' gets season 3 release date at Netflix
14h ago
Harry Styles announces 2027 global stadium tour
15h ago

Country Music News

Jennifer Lawrence joins Instagram, warns she will quit 'if anyone says anything negative'
13h ago
'Nobody Wants This' gets season 3 release date at Netflix
14h ago
Harry Styles announces 2027 global stadium tour
15h ago
In brief: 'Carrie' series gets official trailer and more
20h ago