Category Archives: Local News
Ashley Man Arrested by Wamac Police on Weapons and Drug Charges
A 49-year-old Ashley man faces multiple charges after he was allegedly found in possession of drugs and a weapon after backing into a pole at the Casey's General Store in Wamac. Melvin Creps was taken...
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Salem Firemen Name Justin Burner as Fireman of the Year
The Salem Fireman of the Year is Justin Burner. Burner was presented the award at the annual Salem Fire Protection District Ball Saturday night at the Salem Elks. He also received his five-year servic...
8h ago Firefighter Justin Burner receives the Firefighter of the Year Award from Board of Trustees President Mike Squibb.
Marion County Sheriff's Department Names Deputy and Correctional Officers of the Year
Marion County Sheriff Kevin Cripps presented the Deputy of the Year and the Correctional Officers of the Year awards at the department's Christmas Party at the Salem Elks Saturday night. Cripps named ...
8h ago Ed Rankin (left) and Steve Burroughs (right) accepted Correctional Officer of the Year Award from Sheriff Kevin Cripps. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Illinois ag director says Trump trade policies are 'crushing' farmers
Jerry Costello II says latest aid package insufficient; warns of long-term impact By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois phancock@capitolnewsillinois.com Story Summary The Trump administration announc...
16h ago Jerry Costello II, director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture, speaks at a Christian County farm alongside Gov. JB Pritzker (left) and Cameron Joost, assistant director of the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. The group discussed the impact of tariffs on Illinois farmers in an October visit. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
New Pet Business Opens in Salem
The Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting to welcome Modern Paw Pet Company to Salem. The business owned by Lauren Fox is located at 730 North Broadway in the former Paradise Flowers...
Dec 13, 2025 Dog groomer Ashley Featherstun (left) and owner Lauren Fox (right) behind the counter at Modern Paw Pet Company.
Iuka Fire Upgrades with Purchase of New Engine
The Iuka Fire Protection District has purchased a new first-out engine for structure fires. The engine was purchased used from the Waynesville Rural Fire Protection District in Missouri. Fire Chief Ke...
Dec 13, 2025 Representatives of the Romine Prairie Church present a check to help equip the Iuka Fire Department's new first response unit.
Appeals court won't release detained immigrants amid warrantless arrest scrutiny
Split opinion allows consent decree to continue but says lower judge erred By JERRY NOWICKI Capitol News Illinois jnowicki@capitolnewsillinois.com Article summary The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals will...
Dec 13, 2025
Police Beat for Saturday, December 13th, 2025
Centralia Police arrested 31-year-old Kyle Roe on outstanding warrants for failure to appear in Marion and Clinton counties. Roe was taken to the Marion County Jail where he is being held without bond...
Dec 13, 2025
Pritzker signs 'medical aid in dying' bill amid religious opposition
by Maggie Dougherty, Capitol News Illinois December 12, 2025 Article Summary JB Pritzker signed a law Friday that will allow terminally ill Illinoisians to end their lives with physician-prescribed me...
Dec 12, 2025 File photo: Gov. JB Pritzker signs a bill into law on Aug. 14, 2025, in Springfield. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
Sen. Emil Jones III to enter deferred prosecution agreement after bribery mistrial
by Hannah Meisel, Capitol News Illinois December 11, 2025 Article Summary State Sen. Emil Jones III, D-Chicago, will not face a scheduled January retrial in his federal bribery case. A Thursday hearin...
Dec 12, 2025 State Sen. Emil Jones III waits in line at the Illinois State Board of Elections building in Springfield to file his nominating petitions to appear on the 2026 primary ballot for state senator on October 27, 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
