Category Archives: Local News
Car-bicycle hit and run under investigation by Salem Police
Salem Police are seeking a hit and run driver who struck a bicyclist on West Main while exiting the northbound exit ramp from I-57 late Tuesday night. The bicyclist struck is identified as 42-year-old...
Oct 29, 2025
Central City receives $1.4 million grant for storm sewer and drainage improvements
Central City will be holding a special meeting on November 6 at 9:00 a.m. to discuss how to utilize a $1.4 million Local Project Funding grant to replace damaged storm drains along major roads in the ...
Oct 29, 2025
U.S. House Minority Leader Jeffries accelerates Illinois redistricting push
by Brenden Moore, Capitol News Illinois October 27, 2025 Article Summary As Indiana's governor called a special session to redraw the state's congressional maps, U.S. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeff...
Oct 28, 2025 U.S. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries talks to reporters outside of Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch’s office in Springfield on Monday, Oct. 27. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Brenden Moore)
State rep., comptroller candidate's ICE disclosures draw threats from DOJ
by Maggie Dougherty, Capitol News Illinois October 27, 2025 Article Summary State representative and comptroller candidate Margaret Croke, D-Chicago, has come under fire from online conservatives for ...
Oct 28, 2025 State Rep. Margaret Croke talks to reporters outside the Illinois State Board of Elections building in Springfield on Monday, Oct. 27, as she waits to file her petitions to run for comptroller. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
Candidate filing begins for March primary election
Two candidates for Marion County Clerk both were on hand at eight Monday morning to file their nominating petitions and will now participate in a lottery to determine who will be first on the ballot. ...
Oct 28, 2025 Candidates line up at the courthouse Monday morning to file for the March primaries. From left to right: Zach Rose, Josh Dunahee, Gary Purcell, Kevin Cripps, and Greg Wright. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Several races develop on first day of filing for March primary elections with State Board of Elections
Several contested races have developed in the Republican primary following the first day of filing at the State Board of Elections in Springfield. Four Republicans have filed for the open circuit wide...
Oct 28, 2025 A seldom-used Springfield strip mall parking lot comes alive during election season as candidates from across the state line up to file nominating petitions. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
Representative Severin reports progress being made at Rend Lake Resort
State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) is encouraged by work being done to reopen the Rend Lake Resort. He joined officials from the state of Illinois and the Illinois Department of Natural Reso...
Oct 28, 2025 New non-slip decking installed at the Rend Lake Resort.
Centralia City Council names new member and new mayor pro tem
The Centralia City Council appointed Tommy Henegar at its regular meeting Monday night to fill the seat left vacant by economic development director Rob Jackson. Henegar is currently Director of Adult...
Oct 28, 2025 Tommy Henegar speaks at the Centralia City Council meeting after being sworn in to fill a council seat. Photo by Austin Williams.
Kaskaskia College board to hold hearing on levy request
By Steven Stilt The Kaskaskia College Board of Trustees on Monday night approved the scheduling of a public hearing, as the school seeks a tax levy amount exceeding last year's levy. According to boar...
Oct 28, 2025
Centralia Halloween activities draw big Saturday crowds; see photo gallery of Saturday Night Parade
Large crowds came out for the Centralia Fall Festival and Halloween Parades on Saturday. Parade Chair Butch Mathus was happy with the participation and crowds. "It was a wonderful turnout. We beat the...
Oct 27, 2025 Butch Mathus presents the Grand Marshal plaque to this year's Halloween Parade Grand Marshal, Chuck Melton. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
