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Salem Bowl Damaged in Smoky Fire
Balloon Fest Draws Crowds Despite Hot Weather
Salem Teen Wins Big at State Fair
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Salem Bowl Damaged in Smoky Fire
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Local News

Kaskaskia College Salem Education Center reopens for Fall Semester
A few minutes ago
Fire destroys modular home used for storage south of Mt. Vernon
46m ago
Raccoon Lake Boat Launching Area and Parking Lot Closed Through Sunday for Boat Races
20m ago
Police Beat for Wednesday, August 20th, 2025
1h ago
Sandoval Village Board to Seek 12-year extension of its TIF District
31m ago
Billboard for Proud Boys hate group removed in southern Illinois after public pressure
17h ago

Weather

84° Partly Sunny

Partly Sunny
Dew Point: 66°
Winds: NE @ 7 mph
Pressure: 30.03"
Heat Index: 86°
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FYI

Salem Township Highway Department closing portion of Purcell Road 8 am - 3pm on Thursday
City of Salem Issues Boil Order for Deer Path Drive
Raccoon Lake Boat Launching Area and Parking Lot Closed Through Sunday for Boat Races
Chestnut Street in Centralia to be closed from Calumet to West 6th
Centralia issues boil order for 1500 block of South Locust

Blogs

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Local Sports

Lady Cats Win Golf Opener, SCHS Has Gone Undefeated the Last 2 Regular Seasons
7h ago
JH Baseball Scores
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Stallion Host Cougars In Season Opener Today...North Clay Blows Out Ramsey
7h ago
Raccoon Beats Field, Battle of Salem At LL Complex Today, Patoka Wins Opener Big
7h ago

National News

'My daughter was stolen from us': Texas parents who lost children in Camp Mystic flooding speak at hearing
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Husband of California woman found dead in forest fled to Peru, authorities say
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Menendez brothers' long-awaited parole hearing to begin Thursday: What you need to know
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Democratic lawmakers demand information about 'Alligator Alcatraz'
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'My daughter was stolen from us': Texas parents who lost children in Camp Mystic flooding speak at hearing
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National Sports

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Business News

Target CEO to step down as sales remain sluggish
3h ago
Consumer sentiment worsened in August amid sweeping new tariffs
Aug 15, 2025
These jobs are hiring, despite a weak job market
Aug 13, 2025
Prices climbed less than expected in July, despite Trump's tariffs
Aug 12, 2025

Political News

Protesters heckle Vance, Hegseth, Miller as they get photo op with DC National Guard
2h ago
US Attorney Pirro tells prosecutors no felony charges for carrying registered rifles, shotguns in DC
3h ago
Texas House to vote on controversial redistricting plan
5h ago
Amid redistricting protests, Texas State Capitol cleared of visitors after reported social media threat
6h ago

World News

Israel to call up thousands of reservists for invasion, occupation of Gaza City, military official says
1h ago
South Africa accuses 6 of massive rhino horn trafficking scheme involving nearly 1,000 horns
6h ago
NATO aircraft scrambled amid overnight Russian drone strikes on Ukraine
7h ago
Russia launches largest attack of August on Ukraine after Trump-Zelenskyy meeting
Aug 19, 2025

Health News

California resident tests positive for plague
3h ago
Leading pediatrician group recommends COVID vaccine for infants, toddlers in contrast with RFK Jr.
Aug 19, 2025
Measles outbreak that sickened more than 700 declared over in Texas
Aug 18, 2025
Draft of new 'MAHA' report suggests RFK Jr. won't target pesticides
Aug 17, 2025

Entertainment News

Archie Comics film from Phil Lord, Christopher Miller in the works at Universal
2h ago
Netflix shares 'Emily in Paris' season 5 release date, first-look photos
3h ago
In brief: 'Fallout' season 2 trailer, 'Palm Royale' premiere date and more
7h ago

Country Music News

Old Dominion says 'Goodbye Music City' as they close out 'Barbara'
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Get the extra Jordan Davis track 'Like God Intended'
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Your chance to 'Slow Down' and enjoy Cam's 'All Things Light'
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'Darlin'' is the gamble that paid off for Chase Matthew
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