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A 19-year-old Centralia man has pleaded guilty in Marion County Court to an aggravated battery charge. As part of the plea, a robbery charge against Blake Smith of East 3rd in connection with the same...

A 36-year-old Salem man has pleaded guilty in Marion County Court to a felony drug charge. Joshua Monroe of Hickory Grove Lane admitted to possession of under five grams of methamphetamine. He was pla...

Wise World of Wellen presented by Salem Eye Clinic The phrase “close, but no cigar” comes from carnivals in the early 1900s, when they used to give out cigars as prizes for winning games. ...

Selmaville Grade School Superintendent Robin Brooks says when sports resume next week there will be no fans allowed. While fans are possible in junior high games, Brooks says there is a requirement th...

Illinois’ tax filing season begins Friday, February 12th. You can start filing both your state and federal taxes on the 12th. Illinois Department of Revenue spokesperson Terry Horstman encourage...

A new online tool may help people detect the symptoms of COVID-19 sooner. The idea is to take a quick smell and taste-test every morning with your favorite drink whether that be coffee, juice, or some...

The KC Blue Devils improved to 3-0 on the year with a 112-71 win over Missouri Baptist JV. The Devils held a slim 31-28 lead with just under 7 minutes to play in the first half, but exploded on a 27-1...

The National Weather Service has put a Winter Weather Advisory in effect until three Wednesday afternoon with snow accumulations up to two inches possible. Snow activity will increase during the morni...

CHARLESTON, Ill. (AP) - Carlos Curtis had 18 points to lead five Southern Illinois-Edwardsville players in double figures as the Cougars defeated Eastern Illinois 87-74. Mike Adewunmi added 17 points ...

UNDATED (AP) - The Los Angeles Clippers’ seven-game winning streak is over, but the Utah Jazz continue to win. Trae Young dropped in 38 points and Kevin Huerter scored all 13 of his points in th...