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Illinois's two Democratic senators quickly called for a new federal ban on assault weapons following Monday's mass shooting targeting families at a 4th of July parade. Six people were killed and more ...

The Salem City Council Tuesday night will be asked to approve fee increases and limit grave decorations in the East Lawn Cemetery. The basic grave opening fee will increase to $550 on weekdays and $65...

Salem Police arrested 41-year-old Michael Bartley of North Dawley in Salem for alleged battery and aggravated domestic battery. The victim told police several incidents occurred over a few day period....

Former World War II Prisoner of War Sergeant Wilbert "Vince" Rolves led the 11th Annual Greater Centralia Area Veterans Fourth of July Parade Monday afternoon. Small groups gathered in shady areas to ...

The 84th Annual Membership Meeting of the Tri-County Electric Cooperative is set for Saturday. General Manager Luke Johnson is promising an interesting format for members attending. Each member regist...

Salem's Lilly Blagoue was recently named to the All South Softball Team in 2a. Lilly is the only freshman on any of the 3 teams in all 3 classes. She is joined on the team in 2a by Nashville's Valerie...

The IHSA All State Baseball Team for this past season has been released. In Class 1a North Clay pitcher Donnie Zimmerman was on the team along with Blake Scoggins of Mulberry Grove and Colton Fearday ...

The Salem 12u Little League All Stars will open up their District Tournament this week in Mt Carmel. Coached by Kevin Cripps, the team will open up the double elimination tournament on Thursday at 8pm...

The SC 13u Storm Chasers won their 2nd straight tournament, winning the GMB Stars and Stripes Bash in O'Fallon, Illinois. SC knocked off Gateway Grays in the finals 12-1. SC jumped out on top early wi...

ATLANTA (AP) - Dansby Swanson hit a three-run double in a five-run second inning and the Atlanta Braves held off the St. Louis Cardinals 6-3 in a game delayed more than 2 1/2 hours by rain. St. Louis ...