Category Archives: Local News
Bill headed to Governor's desk to improve equity in agriculture
A bill headed to the Governor's desk seeks to improve equity in Illinois' largest industry...agriculture. The measure, sponsored by Senator Mike Simmons of Chicago, sets up a commission of lawmakers, ...
Apr 07, 2022 Tom Bower / CC
State's Attorney says new witnesses led to first degree murder charges being filed in 2015 shooting death
Marion County State's Attorney Tim Hudspeth says interviews with new witnesses that had not been found previously provided enough evidence for him to proceed with charges in a 2015 murder case. Hudspe...
Apr 07, 2022 Marion County State's Attorney Tim Hudspeth.
Salem Lions Easter Egg Hunt to return to normal format Easter Sunday
The Salem Lion's Club 85th Annual Easter Egg Hunt will return to the normal format at Bryan Memorial Park this year. Lion Leon Chapman is once again chairing the event. "Once again we are excited to a...
Apr 07, 2022
Legislation on Governor's Desk to allow DCFS workers to carry pepper spray
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services workers will be better equipped to defend themselves under a bill headed to the Governor's desk. The legislation is sponsored by Senator Steve McClu...
Apr 07, 2022 DVIDSHUB / CC
Police Beat for Thursday, April 7th, 2022
A 27-year-old homeless Centralia man has been arrested on an outstanding Marion County failure to appear warrant in a pending burglary and felony theft case. Jacob Schleuter was taken to the Marion Co...
Apr 07, 2022
Centralia Police arrest two following bar altercation and later vehicle and foot chase
Centralia Police say two people were arrested after a series of incidents late Tuesday night. Police Lieutenant Steve Whritenour says the initial arrest came after they were called to a report of an a...
Apr 06, 2022
Police Beat for Wednesday, April 6th, 2022
Salem Police arrested a 23-year-old Salem man for aggravated battery to a victim 60 years of age or older after he allegedly pepper-sprayed a man in the face at his home on Monday. Police report Josep...
Apr 06, 2022
Marion County Health Department to offer 2nd booster doses of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine
The Marion County Health Department will begin to administer 2nd booster doses of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine every Tuesday at the Salem office. No appointment is needed. The first clinic will be on Apri...
Apr 06, 2022
City of Centralia asks political signs be kept off public right of way
The City of Centralia would like to remind individuals that political signs are not permitted on state or city right of ways in accordance with the City sign ordinance. The City kindly asks all those ...
Apr 06, 2022
Centralia reminds residents it is illegal to blow grass clippings onto city streets
The City of Centralia would like to remind all Residents and Mowing Contractors that citations can and will be issued to those that blow grass clippings onto the City Streets. Clippings left on the st...
Apr 06, 2022 liz west / CC
