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The Wall of Worry You've got plenty of choices these days. Provided by MidAmerica Financial Resources   Have you ever heard the Wall Street expression, "markets climb a wall of worry?"   It'...

A 56-year-old Centralia man who was allowed out of the Marion County Jail for a medical procedure and didn't return has now been arrested on an outstanding warrant for failure to return from furlough....

(Photo credit: Sam Snodsmith) A Salem woman turns 100 on Wednesday. Leona Meador was presented a Key to the City to mark the occasion at a small gathering over the holiday weekend by Mayor Nic Farley.

Several Christmas activities are planned in Kinmundy this weekend. The annual toy auction returns to the Kinmundy Community Center following a year's absence at six Saturday night. Kinmundy Alma Fire ...

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources has announced 50,300 deer were harvested during the first shotgun deer hunting week last month. The number includes 1,022 in Marion County. Statewide the d...

A Centralia woman has been sentenced in Marion County Court on a felony retail theft charge. Jennifer Akes of West 4th was placed on 30 months probation, 60 days in jail with credit for six days alrea...

A Centralia home was heavily damaged in an early morning fire, but all five occupants got out safely before the fire department arrived. The fire was at a home rented by Sarah Miller at 1208 Case Stre...

Three people were brought to the Marion County Jail on Tuesday on outstanding warrants. 32-year-old Kirk Johnston of Page Avenue in Odin was arrested by Washington County Deputies on outstanding Mario...

The Salem Wildcats won their 3rd straight game, winning their home opener over Newton 48-43. Caden Bee had 18 points and 9 rebounds to lead the Cats. Rolan Adams hit three 3s on his way to 11 points. ...

The Centralia Annies knocked off Carbondale 54-33. Kalei Edson finished with 14 in the win and Rylee Edson chipped in 13. Jasaiyah Wallace added 11. The Annies are 4-2 and will open up their home seas...