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Local News

Centralia to Keep Own ESDA Unit, Not Join Marion County
23h ago
One Hope United to Close Centralia Residential Campus
Apr 09, 2026
Illinois Department of Revenue Reminds Taxpayers of Postal Service Changes That May Affect Tax Filing Deadlines
Apr 09, 2026
City of Centralia Municipal Aggregation Rate To Go Up Starting in June
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Police Beat for Thursday, April 9th, 2026
Apr 09, 2026
Salem Township Hospital Selling Low-Cost Blood Vouchers on Thursday
Apr 09, 2026

Weather

FYI

IDOT Closes Southbound Lane of I-57 South of Farina
Farina Village Board Meeting canceled Monday night due to lack of quorum
Closure of Airport Road in Salem Extended Through Friday, April 10th
Iuka Consignment Auction Postponed Until April 18th
Bernard Road Bridge Near Myers Road Closed Due to Unsafe Conditions

Blogs

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Apr 01, 2026

Local Sports

Prep Baseball Roundup
5h ago
HS Softball Scores From Thursday
6h ago
Orphans Fall To Flora In Prep Tennis
6h ago
Dabney Sets New CHS Record At Annies Invite...Salem Shows Well
6h ago

National News

Man facing federal charges for allegedly setting massive fire that destroyed warehouse: DOJ
40m ago
Alleged gunman Tyler Robinson wrote in letter, 'opportunity to take out Charlie Kirk': Court documents
3h ago
Judges hear arguments over legality of new Trump administration tariffs
3h ago
Secret Service trainee accused of spying on roommate with hidden camera
4h ago
Facebook, WhatsApp should remove accounts that defraud users, Manhattan DA says
4h ago
Dangerous, unprecedented heat wave hits the West Mar 19, 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

National Sports

Scoreboard roundup -- 4/9/26
5h ago
Scoreboard roundup -- 4/8/26
Apr 09, 2026
Scoreboard roundup -- 4/8/26
Apr 08, 2026
Scoreboard roundup -- 4/6/26
Apr 07, 2026
Scoreboard roundup -- 2/25/26
Feb 26, 2026

Business News

Prices surged in March after oil shock set off by Iran war
4h ago
Dow closes up more than 1,300 points after US-Iran ceasefire
Apr 08, 2026
Jobs report shows strong hiring in March, exceeding economists' expectations
Apr 03, 2026
Mark Zuckerberg takes the stand in landmark trial over social media addiction claims
Feb 18, 2026

Political News

Judge blocks subpoenas in Fed Chair Jerome Powell probe citing 'essentially zero evidence'
Mar 13, 2026
Hegseth says don't 'worry' about Strait of Hormuz, but US needs time to counter Iran's stranglehold
Mar 13, 2026
Trump faces escalating oil crisis over Iran blocking Strait of Hormuz
Mar 12, 2026
UFC to host training sessions with FBI: 'Tremendous opportunity'
Mar 12, 2026

World News

Husband of woman reported missing after going overboard in Bahamas being questioned following arrest: Attorney
Apr 08, 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

Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac's 'Welcome to Wrexham' renewed for three more seasons
1h ago
Lauren Conrad, Kristin Cavallari and more reunite for 'The Reunion: Laguna Beach'
2h ago
Weekend Watchlist: What's new in theaters, on streaming
3h ago

Country Music News

'There Goes My Life': Kenny Chesney will focus on family July 4 weekend
1h ago
King George kicks off his seven-show season at home in the Lone Star State
2h ago
'There I Go': Vincent Mason steps into the spotlight with Morgan Wallen & Parker McCollum
8h ago
Nashville notes: Darius Rucker's Opry return + Dolly's 'Forbes' ranking
21h ago