Category Archives: Local News
Illinois officials rally for Ukraine
Governor JB Pritzker and other elected officials joined a Chicago rally in support of Ukraine Sunday. The Governor presented a message of solidarity for the country currently under attack. "Today we s...
Feb 28, 2022 Governor JB Pritzker speaks at rally in support of the Ukranian people in Chicago on Sunday.
Centralia City Council to be asked to move forward on water plant and Gragg Street project
The Centralia City Council Monday night will be asked to approve resolutions to allow Curry and Associates Engineers, Incorporated to proceed with plans for construction of a new water plant and repla...
Feb 28, 2022
Police Beat for Monday, February 28th, 2022
A 57-year-old Centralia man is being held in the Marion County Jail following his arrest for alleged driving on a revoked/suspended license, resisting a peace officer and obstructing justice. Antayus ...
Feb 28, 2022
Sandoval High School holds Homecoming
Sandoval High School crowned a new Homecoming King and Queen as part of the Homecoming Celebration on Saturday night at the high school gym. Kaleb Calhoun was named King and Neveah Andrews as queen.
Feb 28, 2022
Authorities: Woman dies after attack on group home residents
FORSYTH, Ill. (AP) - Authorities say a woman who was attacked at a group home in central Illinois has died. Macon County authorities say 58-year-old Lynn Umphryes died Feb. 16 after an attack on her a...
Feb 28, 2022 DPP Law / CC
Mt. Vernon man arrested in connection with shooting last September in Centralia
A 25-year-old Mt. Vernon man is being held in the Marion County Jail on a new outstanding warrant for aggravated battery with the discharge of a firearm. Centralia Police tell WJBD-WSIQ news Mack Herr...
Feb 27, 2022
Mask come off Monday
It's official. the state's indoor mask mandate will be lifted Monday. Thanks to the decrease in new COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, you will no longer have to wear a mask in gyms, restaurants, ba...
Feb 26, 2022
ISP warns motorists of potential traffic flow issues stemming from convoy
Illinois State Police have become aware of a planned event along several interstate corridors scheduled from now until March 5th where truck drivers plan to conduct a 'Convoy' causing traffic delays a...
Feb 26, 2022
Centralia man charged with Class X drug offense
A 46-year-old Centralia man has been formally charged in Marion County Court with a Class X felony drug charge. Christopher Taulbee of West 3rd remains in the Marion County Jail in lieu of $50,000 bon...
Feb 26, 2022
Salem man charged with failure to register as a sex offender
A 36-year-old Salem man has been charged with failure to register as a sex offender. Jason Belman, who told authorities he was homeless, was charged with failing to register within three days of obtai...
Feb 26, 2022
