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Salem’s new City Manager Sworn into Office
The Salem Elks Lodge to hold annual Flag Retirement Ceremony
Matt Donoho named SCHS Teacher of the Year
Salem’s new City Manager Sworn into Office
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Local News

Marion County Board to consider resolution to address 'sanctuary jurisdiction' label from Homeland Security
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Two people helped from flooded car on South Hotze Road
Jun 08, 2025
Salem man faces 20 traffic and other charges following lengthy high-speed chase around north side of Salem
19h ago
Police Beat for Sunday, June 8th, 2025
21h ago
Salmonella outbreak tied to eggs sickens dozens across 7 states, including Illinois
20h ago
Salem Township Hospital Golf Gayla Raises $25,000
22h ago

Weather

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FYI

City of Salem to Oil and Chip Streets on Monday
West Ellis Street Railroad crossing in Central City remains closed until further notice
Centralia High Softball Sectional Championship moved to O'Fallon
North College and West Boone in Salem Reopened to Traffic
Centralia LIFTS boil order for portion of West McCord

Blogs

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Local Sports

Hodge/Barthelemy 4th At State Bass Fishing Tournament
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TTown Falls Short In 2a State Finals...Marquette Knocks Off #1 Ranked McGivney In 1a Championship
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Annies Prepare For Super Sectionals Today at Millikin
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Carterville Falls In 10 In 2a Championship....Carrollton Runs Table In 1a
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National News

2 dead in Las Vegas Strip shooting, with suspect known but not yet arrested, police say
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Musk appears to delete X posts claiming Trump was in Epstein files
Jun 07, 2025
Florida sheriff accused of participating in 'massive' illegal gambling ring granted $1 million bond
Jun 07, 2025
Georgia couple arrested for leaving 3-year-old in a backyard shed without electricity or running water
Jun 06, 2025
Kilmar Abrego Garcia back in US to face charges of helping traffic 'thousands' of migrants
Jun 06, 2025
2 dead in Las Vegas Strip shooting, with suspect known but not yet arrested, police say
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Possible mass shooting at graduation thwarted; guns recovered, 1 suspect at large: Sheriff Jun 06, 2025
Trump-Musk feud leaves some DOGE staffers worried about their futures: Sources Jun 06, 2025
FBI, DHS warn of 'elevated threat' to Jewish community in new PSA Jun 06, 2025
Chicago police officer -- mom to young daughter -- gunned down while on duty Jun 06, 2025

National Sports

Scoreboard roundup -- 6/8/25
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American tennis star Coco Gauff reaches French Open final
Jun 05, 2025
Scoreboard roundup -- 6/4/25
Jun 05, 2025

Business News

What does the Trump-Musk feud mean for Tesla stock? Experts weigh in.
Jun 06, 2025
US trade deficit narrowed significantly amid Trump's tariff escalation
Jun 05, 2025
'Danger zone': Top companies weather uncertainty as Trump's tariffs fluctuate
Jun 04, 2025
Trump's sons distance themselves from new Trump-branded crypto venture
Jun 04, 2025

Political News

Investigators looking at who sent Hegseth's Signal texts, whether they were told to delete them, sources say
Jun 07, 2025
Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez endorses Zohran Mamdani in NYC mayoral race after chaotic debate
Jun 06, 2025
Johnson tries to protect fate of megabill from Trump-Musk crossfire
Jun 06, 2025
Vance stands by Trump amid feud with Musk but silent on Musk's accusations
Jun 06, 2025

World News

8 Palestinians killed by Israeli troops in shooting near aid distribution center, Gaza officials say
Jun 07, 2025
New executive chairman of US-backed aid for Gaza hits back at criticism
Jun 07, 2025
'Grandpa robber' behind Kim Kardashian Paris heist recalls that 2016 night
Jun 06, 2025
Aid distribution resumes in Gaza, humanitarian group says
Jun 05, 2025

Health News

RFK Jr. has promoted 'freedom of choice' while limiting vaccines, food
Jun 06, 2025
Baby saved by gene-editing therapy 'graduates' from hospital, goes home
Jun 04, 2025
4-year-old from Mexico receiving 'lifesaving medical treatment' can remain in US: Lawyer
Jun 04, 2025
Trump administration rescinds Biden-era guidance requiring hospitals to perform emergency abortions
Jun 04, 2025

Entertainment News

In brief: 'Couples Therapy' renewed for season 5 and more
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'Lilo & Stitch' beats 'John Wick' spinoff to nab third weekend at #1
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78th Annual Tony Awards: The winners
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Country Music News

See how Dolly Parton created 'The Dollywood Dream' in new documentary
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Chris Lane's new album is built with '2x4s & 4x6s'
Jun 06, 2025
Brett Eldredge offers a summer getaway to 'St. Tropez'
Jun 06, 2025
Jelly Roll thanks Post Malone for taking him on tour: 'I have never had more fun in my life'
Jun 06, 2025