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In January of 2020 - licensing a trailer in Illinois went from a mere $18 to $118. The funds were earmarked for the state's infrastructure plan, the massive increase didn't sit well with many lawmaker...

Legislation letting college student athletes benefit from endorsements is headed for final approval from the Governor. The measure gives college athletes the opportunity to get an agent and profit fro...

A 42-year-old Salem woman has been charged in Marion County Court with possession of less than five grams of methamphetamine after initially being picked up on an outstanding warrant. Angel Meadows of...

A 67-year-old Centralia man has been charged with production of 50 to 200 cannabis plants when close to 100 plants were found at his home during an eviction. A Marion County Sheriff's Deputy had gone ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - The Illinois State Senate has passed a bill that some supporters believe could shut down so-called puppy mills. WGLT-FM reports that bill would allow pet shop owners to offer ...

Bill L. Helpingstine, 76, of Smithland, Kentucky formerly of Centralia and Salem, passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at his home. Bill graduated from Salem High School and attended Centralia Junior C...

State lawmakers on party lines have approved a more than $42-billion state budget for the new fiscal year. Democrats who control both the house and senate pushed through the budget right at midnight t...

The Hungry Hearts program will return for the fifth year in Salem on Wednesday to provide lunchtime meals to students during the summer break from school. The Elk's Mike Hooe says the program is possi...

The Salem Wildcats dropped their game at Lions Field in Kinmundy 13-6 to the SC Cougars on Saturday afternoon. The Cougars scored 7 runs in the third inning to and had a 11-0 lead after 3.5 innings. S...

The Salem Lady Cats hosted Mt Vernon for Senior Day at Tully Park yesterday. The day was dominated by the pitchers in the circle. Salem's Delaney Kell and Mt Vernon's Lauren Little. Salem won the open...