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Local News

Fire Destroys One Garage, Causes Damage to Two Other Buildings in Rural Centralia
14m ago
Central City Death Investigation Turned Over to Illinois State Police
16m ago
Salem City Council to Consider New Natural Gas Purchase Program and Update on Electric Aggregation
19m ago
Car Runs Through Wall of Jerry's Grill and Bar in Wamac
29m ago
Marion County Farm Bureau's Free Breakfast to Celebrate Agriculture Is Tuesday Morning
53m ago
Sandoval Man Charged with Two Counts of Threatening a Public Official
58m ago

Weather

FYI

Salem Recreation First Kicks Program Canceled Monday
Bernard Road Bridge Near Myers Road Closed Due to Unsafe Conditions
Lane closures on Old US 50 west of Carlyle to Begin Monday for resurfacing
Racetrack Road Bridge South of Route 161 Closed

Blogs

Wise World of Wellen presented by Salem Eye Clinic
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Mar 11, 2026
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Mar 05, 2026
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Mar 04, 2026

Local Sports

State Championships Earned Over The Weekend
6h ago
Bobcats Win Bowling Sectionals....Lady Bobcats Also Heading To State
6h ago
Salem Girls Soccer Win SIMSS Showdown
6h ago
Selmaville Wins Centralia "C" Tournament
6h ago

National News

Afghan who died in ICE custody worked with US forces in Afghanistan, advocacy group says
35m ago
It's been 100 years since the 1st modern rocket launched. Humans are heading back to the moon
4h ago
What to know as war with Iran enters 3rd week
5h ago
Numerous flights canceled as severe March storm continues
Mar 14, 2026
2.3 magnitude earthquake recorded near Sleepy Hollow, New York
Mar 10, 2026
Alexander brothers found guilty on all counts in sex trafficking trial Mar 10, 2026
Bryan Pata murder case ends in mistrial 20 years after football star's killing Mar 06, 2026
Barack Obama honors Jesse Jackson's 'legacy of hope' at a time when it's 'hard to hope' Mar 06, 2026
Epstein files: DOJ releases previously withheld FBI reports about sex abuse allegation against Trump Mar 06, 2026

National Sports

Scoreboard roundup -- 3/15/26
8h ago
Scoreboard roundup -- 2/25/26
Feb 26, 2026
Scoreboard roundup -- 2/24/26
Feb 25, 2026
Scoreboard roundup -- 2/23/26
Feb 24, 2026
Scoreboard roundup -- 2/22/26
Feb 23, 2026

Business News

Mark Zuckerberg takes the stand in landmark trial over social media addiction claims
Feb 18, 2026
Valentine's Day shoppers face soaring chocolate prices
Feb 13, 2026
Inflation cooled in January, dropping to lowest level in 9 months
Feb 13, 2026
Hiring increased sharply at outset of 2026, blowing past economists' expectations
Feb 11, 2026

Political News

Senate prepares for SAVE America Act debate, Mullin's confirmation hearing to lead DHS amid shutdown
1h ago
White House chief of staff Susie Wiles says she has been diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer
2h ago
Some GOP donors plot shadow 'draft Rubio' 2028 effort as his star rises: Sources
5h ago
In Illinois' Democratic primaries, generational change and heavy spending take center stage
5h ago

World News

Israel prepares to expand activity in Lebanon as conflict with Hezbollah escalates
Mar 12, 2026
Pakistan says further provocations by the Taliban will be met with 'decisive response'
Feb 27, 2026
Russia 'losing thousands' of troops for each mile in Ukraine, NATO commander says
Feb 26, 2026
US and Iran hold pivotal nuclear talks in Geneva amid heightened tensions
Feb 26, 2026

Health News

NIH director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya to take over as acting head of CDC
Feb 18, 2026
'Very concerning': How EPA rolling back greenhouse gas emissions endangerment finding could impact health
Feb 14, 2026
Measles cases surpass 900 in US with infections in 24 states: CDC
Feb 13, 2026
4 times as many measles cases in a few weeks than US typically averages in a whole year: CDC
Feb 06, 2026

Entertainment News

'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' reboot no longer moving forward at Hulu
56m ago
Oscars 2026: 'Sentimental Value' wins best international feature film
16h ago
Oscars 2026: 'Golden' and all the musical performances
16h ago

Country Music News

Chris Young brings Famous Friends to midtown Nashville
1h ago
Gavin Adcock readies The Day I Hang It Up Tour for spring
2h ago
An album showcasing 'Dan + Shay at the highest level that we can' is on the way
8h ago
Lady A headlines The Big Gig at the Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum
Mar 12, 2026