Category Archives: Local News
Two Hurt in Thursday Morning Centralia Crash
Two people were injured in a two-vehicle crash at Broadway and Pine in Centralia Thursday morning. Centralia Police say 30-year-old Candis Pressley of State Route 161 in Kell failed to stop while sout...
Jun 05, 2026
Police Beat for Friday, June 5th, 2026
Four people were arrested on domestic battery related charges on Thursday. Salem Police arrested 26-year-old Jackson Derixson of North Jackson in Salem for alleged aggravated domestic battery. Central...
Jun 05, 2026
Illinois treasurer's gift to Pope Leo? $8.65 of pontiff's own money
by Jerry Nowicki, Capitol News Illinois June 4, 2026 Article Summary State Treasurer Mike Frerichs visited the Vatican this week with a gift for the pope: $8.65 of his own money. Frerichs administers ...
Jun 05, 2026 Pope Leo XIV speaks to Illinois State Treasurer Mike Frerichs in St. Peter's Square at The Vatican. Frerichs returned $8.65 of the Pope’s own money from the state’s unclaimed property system. (Photo courtesy of Treasurer Mike Frerichs’ Twitter account)
Detention centers, exoneree restitution, foster care protections among final bills to pass
by Jenna Schweikert, Nikoel Hytrek and UIS Public Affairs Reporting (PAR), Capitol News Illinois June 4, 2026 Article Summary As lawmakers put their final touches on the budget, they passed dozens of ...
Jun 05, 2026 Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, and Senate President Don Harmon, D-Oak Park, preside over a joint session of the House and Senate on May 27, 2026. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
Steve Ludwig Named Grand Marshall of Little Egypt Festival Parade; Theme Also Announced
The Little Egypt Festival Parade Committee has named Salem Bowl Owner Steve Ludwig as the Grand Marshall of this year's parade on Saturday, October third. The honor was announced as General and Parade...
Jun 04, 2026 Left to right: Missy Hogan, Jay Henke, and Steve Ludwig at Salem Bowl.
Centralia Man Arrested After Allegedly Chasing 14-Year-Old with Knife
A 24-year-old Centralia man has been arrested for domestic battery and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Centralia Police say Brandon Watkins of South Pine allegedly began chasing a 14-year-old...
Jun 04, 2026
Centralia Man Gets Jail Time and New Felony Charge Following First Court Appearance
A 36-year-old Centralia man faces a new felony charge and time in jail after allegedly becoming disruptive during a Wednesday Marion County court appearance. Jamaad Garden of South Sycamore reportedly...
Jun 04, 2026
Centralia Man Receives Two-Year Prison Term for aggravated battery and possession with intent to deliver cannabis
A 23-year-old Centralia man has been sentenced to two years in prison after pleading guilty in Marion County Court to separate charges of unlawful possession with the intent to deliver cannabis and ag...
Jun 04, 2026
Police Beat for Thursday, June 4th, 2026
Wamac Police have arrested a 28-year-old homeless man for domestic battery, violation of pre-trial release and on an outstanding Marion County felony no-bond failure to appear warrant. William Rose wa...
Jun 04, 2026
Illinois bill limits how social media companies can target feeds to children
by Nikoel Hytrek and UIS Public Affairs Reporting (PAR), Capitol News Illinois June 3, 2026 Article Summary A bill to protect children online and limit their access to addictive social media features ...
Jun 04, 2026 Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz speaks on the House floor on May 21, 2026 (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
