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MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Dillon Brooks scored eight of his 24 points in the fourth quarter to help put Memphis ahead to stay and the Grizzlies eliminated the San Antonio Spurs 100-96 in the first Western...

UNDATED (AP) - Corey Kluber threw the major leagues' sixth no-hitter this season and second in two nights, leading the New York Yankees over the Texas Rangers 2-0. The 35-year-old right-hander, a two-...

Centralia Police Chief Greg Dodson says a tip received during a traffic stop led to the arrest of four people in a motel room that was full of drugs. The incident began early Wednesday morning followi...

Governor JB Pritzker says there are no plans to cut enhanced unemployment benefits for out-of-work Illinoisans. Several states are ending the extra 300 dollars a month benefit, with leaders saying peo...

The 2021 Centralia High School Academic Pep Assembly saw a return to semi-normalcy as the school honored students and three faculty members at the annual event. Senior Jazmyne Myers was Named winner o...

A new restaurant opens in Salem on Wednesday. Apollo's Cafe is located in the Orchard Shopping Center on Route 37 South in Salem. It is owned by Dr. Seth Hahs and his brother Joe Hahs. Dr. Hahs says t...

A 53-year-old Salem man has been sentenced to two years in prison for a sex offender registration violation. Roger Johnston of North College admitted to having an unregistered Facebook page in Novembe...

A 54-year-old Salem man has been sentenced to two years second chance probation after pleading guilty to a burglary of a downtown Salem business. Daniel Putt of Glenwood Apartments admitted to kicking...

The Salem Community High School Prom is Friday night. This year's theme is "Remember When" and the colors representing the theme are rose gold and burgundy. The event will be held in BE Gum Gymnasium,...

The KC Blue Devils will open up District Play at Indian Hills today when they play the hosts at 3pm. The first game of the day will be Wabash and South Suburban College at 12. Several Blue Devils rece...