Category Archives: Local News
Murray Center Holds Patriotic Parade for America 250
Murray Center held a 250th Anniversary patriotic parade on Friday, July 10th. The parade was led by a group of Murray residents holding the American flag and a 250th Anniversary banner. Each cottage w...
12h ago Residents and Murray Parents Association President Rita Winkeler led the parade.
Centralia City Council to consider amended TIF agreement for Re:purpose Development
The Centralia City Council Monday night will consider an amendment to the downtown TIF agreement with Re:purpose Development, LLC. City Manager Galen Mahle says the change would give the company an in...
13h ago
Centralia woman rescued by boater when kayak capsizes in Raccoon Lake
A Centralia woman was rescued by a boater near the dam on Raccoon Lake after her kayak capsized Sunday afternoon. The Centralia City Fire Department was called to assist, but the woman was in the boat...
13h ago Centralia City Fire Truck. File Photo.
Patoka man injured in Walnut Hill Road crash
The Marion County Sheriff's Department has released more information on a single vehicle rollover crash on the Walnut Hill Road just east of U.S. 51 southeast of Centralia late Saturday afternoon. Rep...
14h ago
Salem man arrested on multiple charges following traffic stop
A 59-year-old Salem man faces multiple charges after allegedly failing to stop for a Marion County Sheriff's Deputy until he got home. Terry Beard of Trenary Street was given a notice to appear for po...
14h ago
Statewide Circuit Court User Survey Launches July 13
The Illinois Supreme Court and the Illinois Judicial Conference have announced the launch of a statewide circuit court user survey. The anonymous survey will be conducted July 13 - July 31, 2026. It w...
14h ago File photo: Marion County Courthouse.
Kaskaskia College Representatives Honored at 2026 ICCTA Annual Convention
Kaskaskia College was well represented at the 2026 Illinois Community College Trustees Association (ICCTA) Annual Banquet and Board of Representatives Meeting held June 5-6 at the Westin Chicago Lomba...
15h ago Kaskaskia College representatives in attendance at the ICCTA Annual Convention.
Five killed, two seriously injured in East St. Louis Shooting
Seven people were shot, and five were killed in an East St. Louis shooting Sunday morning. State Police say the two still alive are in critical condition. All the victims are related. State Police ann...
20h ago ISP FILE PHOTO: An Illinois State Police squad car is pictured in a file photo.(Capitol News Illinois file photo by Jerry Nowicki)
Okawville man dies from injuries sustained in one vehicle crash
A 21-year-old Okawville man has died from injuries sustained in a one vehicle accident early Saturday morning just west of Nashville. Washington County Coroner Mark Styinger pronounced Dusty Wilfong d...
Jul 12, 2026
Sunday morning armed hijacking in Marion ends on I-57 north of Salem
The Marion County Sheriff's Department was successful in stopping a car that was taken during an armed hijacking in the city of Marion on Sunday morning. Sheriff Kevin Cripps says the sheriff's depart...
Jul 12, 2026
