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Local News

Salem City Council swears in new police sergeant; approves zoning changes
16h ago
Salem City Council approves demolition of nine substandard homes
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Salem mayor to recommend Royce Bringwald be appointed to council opening
16h ago
Salem man arrested on multiple charges including aggravated battery to correctional officer
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Salem city manager urging those with damaged property from flood to self-report
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Jury convicts Centralia drug dealer
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FYI

Green Street and Odin Roads both reopened
Temporary Closures on North Jefferson in Salem for Pavement Repairs
West Ellis Street Railroad crossing in Central City remains closed until further notice

Blogs

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Local Sports

Wildcats Head To Breese For Conference Opener...Baseball Scores From Monday
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Kai Graham Has Record Breaking Weekend To Lead Salem Anglers
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Lady Cats Open Conference Today...Prep Softball Scores From Monday
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The latest rankings are out by the Illinois Coaches Association for prep softball
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National News

Army to go 'bigger' to mark its 250th. Could it be the military parade Trump wants?
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Judge gives Trump administration 24 hours to provide evidence of Mahmoud Khalil's removability
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Johnson again relying on Trump to bring GOP holdouts in line on budget plan
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Judge Boasberg cancels hearing on Trump deportations after Supreme Court ruling 20h ago

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Business News

Stock markets slide as Trump's new China tariffs go into effect
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Trump moves full steam ahead on politically risky tariffs despite market tumult
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Trump touts falling oil prices, borrowing costs. Experts say they're warning signs.
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Trump admin tells prosecutors to ease up on crypto enforcement
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Political News

State Department says talks with Iran are not a negotiation, will be direct
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Texas governor under fire after pushing special election to November
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World News

Dozens dead, including former MLB pitcher Octavio Dotel, after roof collapses at Dominican Republic nightclub
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14-year-old dual Palestinian-US citizen killed in the West Bank
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Iran says US talks will be 'indirect' despite Trump 'direct' negotiations announcement
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Health News

RFK Jr. claims curve is flattening in Texas measles outbreak. Does the data agree?
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HHS and EPA looking into changes to nation's fluoride guidance
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Entertainment News

Finn Wittrock, Alexandra Daddario to star in Hershey chocolate biopic
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Report: Robert Pattinson favored to join cast of 'Dune 3'
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'The Angry Birds Movie 3' coming to theaters in 2027
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Country Music News

Even as a businessman, Brantley Gilbert keeps rock star hours
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Nashville notes: Michael Ray's intimate shows + Carly Pearce's heart honor
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Jelly Roll goes across the pond to speak and be honored at Oxford
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Opry 100 Honors pays tribute to Loretta Lynn, June & Johnny Cash + Charlie Daniels
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