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Week 7 Illinois High School Football Top 10 Poll
Class 8A School W-L Pts Prv 1. Loyola (11) (6-0) 128 1 2. Lincoln-Way East (2) (6-0) 119 2 3. York (6-0) 104 3 4. Barrington (6-0) 84 4 5. Maine South (5-1) 82 5 6. Naperville Central (5-1) 50 9 7. Pa...
Oct 04, 2023
Team president Jed Hoyer sees bigger things in store for the Cubs after missing the playoffs
CHICAGO (AP) - The Chicago Cubs took a big step toward contending for a championship and changed the outlook for a franchise coming off back-to-back losing seasons. It didn't end the way President of ...
Oct 04, 2023
MLB Playoffs Underway
Wheeler strikes out 8, Castellanos tells Phillies to put a ring on it in 4-1 win over Marlins PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Zack Wheeler struck out eight and pitched into the seventh inning to lead the Philadel...
Oct 04, 2023 alison fayre / CC
Ground broken on $225,000 expansion of Centralia Community Youth Center
A ground breaking has been held for a $250,000 expansion of the Centralia Community Youth Center. Board member and Centralia City Councilman Izzy Fontenez is looking forward to the larger facility. "A...
Oct 03, 2023 The ground is broken for the Centralia Community Youth Center expansion project. Photo by Pat Hodges.
Centralia man charged with threatening public official and domestic battery
A 26-year-old Centralia man has been formally charged in Marion County Court with threatening a public official and domestic battery. Jace Zimmerman of South Cherry was ordered by Judge Josh Morrison ...
Oct 03, 2023
Salem adopts five year strategic plan and core values; see plan
The Salem City Council has approved a five year strategic plan as well as a mission statement and core values for the city. The goals include actively pursuing and support of downtown, commercial, and...
Oct 03, 2023
Salem City Council gives first reading approval to higher gas meter charges
The Salem City Council Monday night gave first reading approval to an $11 monthly increase in the cost for having a residential natural gas meter. Finance Director Keli Roth says the charge is part of...
Oct 03, 2023 Eddie~S / CC
Centralia woman receives seven day contempt of court sentence
A 43-year-old Centralia woman has been sentenced to seven days in the Marion County Jail for contempt of court after allegedly showing up in court under the influence. Judge Josh Morrison sent Scenica...
Oct 03, 2023 Blogtrepreneur / CC
Centralia Soccer Honors Seniors - Photo Gallery
Centralia Soccer celebrated Senior Day yesterday. Photos submitted by Pat Hodges.
Oct 03, 2023
The Selmaville Running Rockets competed in the DuQuoin Fall Classic on Saturday.
The Varsity girls came in 4th place with top finishes by Karmen Murray(11th), Gabby Harper(18th), and Carly Veach(23rd). 165 girls ran in this race. Noah Gaston(20th) and Gavin Harper(57th) were the t...
Oct 03, 2023
