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Local News

Monday Morning Flood Update: Flood Waters Receding, Green Street Road Damaged and Closed East of Central City
3h ago
Kaskaskia College Salem Education Center and Westgate Shopping Area Receive Damage from Flooding
Apr 06, 2025
South Central Illinois Not Alone; Rising rivers threaten US South and Midwest after barrage of rain and tornadoes
20h ago
Salem Firemen Flooded with Calls During Heavy Friday Night Rains
Apr 06, 2025
Green Street Road Damaged by Flooding; to be Closed Until at Least Monday (update at 12:30 pm Sunday)
Apr 06, 2025
Red Cross Shelter Opens in Salem for Those Displaced by Flooding Rains Friday Night (updated 6 pm Saturday)
Apr 05, 2025

Weather

51° Clear

Clear
Dew Point: 36°
Winds: N/A
Pressure: 29.94"
Freeze Warning
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FYI

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

Hamlin takes the lead out of pits and holds off Byron in overtime to win at Darlington Raceway
4h ago
Wildcats Win Streak Snapped at 4.....Prep Baseball Roundup
Apr 02, 2025
Zurliene Tabbed As New SC Cougars Head Coach
Apr 04, 2025
Blues edge Penguins 5-4 in OT, running win streak to franchise-tying 11 games
Apr 04, 2025

National News

Hawaii man arrested for trapping elderly woman in her car for days: Police
56m ago
80-year-old allegedly shoots, kills fellow turkey hunter: Sheriff
2h ago
Lori Daybell trial: Opening statements set to begin in latest murder case of 'doomsday mom'
5h ago
Several injured, including children, after minivan drives into crowd in Los Angeles
5h ago
Judge says Maryland man's erroneous deportation to El Salvador prison 'shocks the conscience'
5h ago
Hawaii man arrested for trapping elderly woman in her car for days: Police
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'Horrific scene' as police take down man allegedly attacking 4 young girls in NYC 5h ago
Prosecutors seek more than 7 years for George Santos in 'brazen web of deceit' Apr 05, 2025
Significant severe weather, flash flooding to continue impacting South, Midwest Apr 05, 2025
American teacher's sister pleads for his release from Russian captivity Apr 05, 2025

National Sports

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Business News

US stocks plunge as tariffs rattle markets worldwide
5h ago
Why you shouldn't 'go into debt' to beat the tariffs, experts say
Apr 05, 2025
Fed Chair Powell says he expects Trump's tariffs will hike inflation and slow growth
Apr 04, 2025
Dow closes down 2,200 points, Nasdaq enters bear market amid tariff fallout
Apr 04, 2025

Political News

Republicans Ted Cruz, Rand Paul speak out on risks of Trump tariff policy
1h ago
Businesses, conservative lawyers planning legal challenge to Trump's tariffs
1h ago
DOGE slashes key housing inspection contract, putting some low-income families at risk
5h ago
Democrats hammer Trump for his weekend of golf as stocks tumble
5h ago

World News

Pope Francis makes first public appearance since leaving hospital
5h ago
Russia launches missile strike on Ukraine with explosions reported in Kyiv
6h ago
US response to Russian ballistic missile strike 'weak,' Zelenskyy says
Apr 05, 2025
South Korea Constitutional Court upholds Yoon's impeachment
Apr 04, 2025

Health News

2nd child with measles dies in Texas, according to state health officials
5h ago
16 state attorneys general sue Trump administration over NIH grant terminations
Apr 04, 2025
Measles outbreak in Texas hits 481 cases, with 59 new infections confirmed in last 3 days
Apr 04, 2025
RFK Jr. said HHS layoffs are needed as 'Americans are getting sicker.' Here's what the data shows.
Apr 04, 2025

Entertainment News

Jared Leto, light cycles appear in 'Tron: Ares' trailer: Watch here
1h ago
In brief: Jesse Armstrong's 'Mountainhead' gets release date and more
3h ago
'A Minecraft Movie' blocks out the competition with $157 million debut
5h ago

Country Music News

Eric Church vs. Red Rocks: The Chief heads to Colorado for 3 special shows
33m ago
Nashville notes: Chris Lane's 'Fire' + Kassi Ashton's 'Radio'
Apr 04, 2025
Russell Dickerson & Colbie Caillat are loving & letting go with new duet
Apr 04, 2025
'Corn Queen' Hailey Whitters assumes the throne with new album
Apr 04, 2025