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Local News

Annual Holiday Native American Market returns to Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site in November
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Marion County Board now looking at even larger budget hole as state funding falls out
1h ago
Centralia City Council to consider consultant to bring in more retail
1h ago
Centralia Police investigating hit and run accident involving car later reported stolen
2h ago
Police Beat for Monday, October 12th, 2026
2h ago
Monday is Columbus Day
19h ago

Weather

FYI

Illinois 15 northbound exit ramp on I-57/64 to be closed starting Monday
Kinoka Road closed between Baylis and Hollowell Road Oct 12th-16th
Cahill Drive railroad crossing closed to all traffic in Centralia Industrial Park
Iuka LIFTS boil order for parts of Camp, South, North and Middleton
Full closure of Old US 51 in Marion County begins September 28th

Blogs

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Local Sports

Lady Cats Win First SI River to River Tennis Championship
7h ago
IHSA Boys State Golf Tournaments Finish This Weekend
7h ago Chris Urbanowicz / CC
IHSA Girls Golf State Final Results
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Cougars Win First NTC Tournament in 13 Years
8h ago

National News

More people seen entering and exiting NYC manholes: What to know
1h ago
Rep. Ilhan Omar's residence searched as part of ongoing criminal investigation, DOJ says
8h ago
70 ultramarathon runners evacuated after being stranded by heavy rain: Officials
Oct 11, 2026
Some California beaches forced to close after 'unusually high' ocean water levels from Tropical Storm Rachel
Oct 11, 2026
ICE agent strikes man with car during pursuit in Texas, authorities say
Oct 10, 2026
2nd accused Cornell student wants New York AG removed from Jane Doe case Oct 9, 2026
Multiple passengers and crew injured after Avianca flight experiences severe turbulence Oct 9, 2026
Hurricane Isaias prompts evacuation orders for Florida, Alabama counties Oct 9, 2026
Hurricane Isaias path and tracker: Storm takes aim at Florida Panhandle Oct 9, 2026

National Sports

Scoreboard roundup -- 10/11/26
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Scoreboard roundup -- 10/8/26
Oct 9, 2026
Scoreboard roundup -- 10/7/26
Oct 8, 2026
Scoreboard roundup -- 10/6/26
Oct 7, 2026
Scoreboard roundup -- 10/5/26
Oct 6, 2026

Business News

Why are gas prices still high even as traffic improves in the Strait of Hormuz?
Oct 8, 2026
Should you use your 401(k) to pay off credit card debt?
Oct 5, 2026
More power or more gauges? How the sports car market has become divided
Oct 4, 2026
OpenAI reveals another hack into a government agency in Australia
Oct 3, 2026

Political News

Trump stands by Russia diesel plan despite backlash: 'I made the right choice'
1h ago
President Zelenskyy: 'We will stop' strikes on Russian diesel if Russia pauses attacks
Oct 11, 2026
Trump announces committee to investigate Federal Reserve's Lisa Cook
Oct 9, 2026
Leader of extremist '764' network pleads guilty to sexually exploiting children: DOJ
Oct 8, 2026

World News

Pope Leo to be admitted to hospital on Tuesday for lung nodule surgery, Vatican says
8h ago
'Violent' fire destroys Enfants Rouges food market in Paris, officials say
10h ago
North Korea test-fires suspected ballistic missiles, Japan says
15h ago
Russia strikes power plant in Ukraine after Trump announces energy ceasefire
Oct 11, 2026

Health News

US surpasses 4,000 measles cases with infections confirmed in 45 states: CDC
Oct 9, 2026
CDC says measures in place to 'assess' travelers from Russian region where plague was reported
Oct 8, 2026
Health officials report 74 new measles cases in Pennsylvania
Oct 8, 2026
What vaccines doctors say you may need for respiratory virus season
Oct 8, 2026

Entertainment News

Dan Levy slams Shane Gillis' 'Saturday Night Live' monologue: 'I'm speechless'
1h ago
Hailee Steinfeld, Rashida Jones star in new 'Hexed' trailer
1h ago
Why Kelly Clarkson is feuding with a New York store
4h ago

Country Music News

Dan Levy slams Shane Gillis' 'Saturday Night Live' monologue: 'I'm speechless'
1h ago
Hailee Steinfeld, Rashida Jones star in new 'Hexed' trailer
1h ago
Why Kelly Clarkson is feuding with a New York store
4h ago
In brief: 'Little House on the Prairie' season 2 wraps production and more
8h ago