Category Archives: Local News
Kevin Cripps to run for Marion County Sheriff
Marion County Sheriff's Department Sergeant Kevin Cripps has announced he will be a Republican candidate for the office of Marion County Sheriff in the June primary. He says he is running for sheriff ...
Jan 11, 2022
Odin man beat up after hitting two parked vehicles and vacant house
Centralia Police say a 38-year-old Odin man escaped injury when his pickup struck two vehicles and a house but was then hurt when beaten up by a person who was in one of the parked cars. The incident ...
Jan 11, 2022
Franklin Park 2nd Quarter Honor Roll
Franklin Park High Honor Roll 2nd Quarter Grade 4: Ross Baker Libbie Bundy Cooper Burkett Brody Carmichael Hunter Collier Kenleigh Collier Michael Davis Alei Deitz Myles Donoho Roudina Emniser Emit Gi...
Jan 11, 2022
Centralia's lack of animal control raises issues at city council meeting
Centralia City Manager Scott Randall answered concerns about lack of animal control at Monday night's city council meeting by saying the city would again be providing the service. However, Randall emp...
Jan 11, 2022 Marion County Board Chair Debbie Smith addresses Centralia City Council about city's lack of animal control.
Centralia Fire Chief issues annual report
The Centralia Fire Department reported total fire loss in 2021 at $434,320 with the total value of the property saved placed at more than $1,750,000. Chief John Lynch in his annual report says the cos...
Jan 11, 2022 Centralia Fire Chief John Lynch
Centralia City Council moves forward with sewer and street projects; raises video gaming fees
The Centralia City Council is moving forward with engineering work on a sanitary sewer line extension and improvements to several streets. City Manager Scott Randall requested a resolution be approved...
Jan 11, 2022 Centralia City Manager Scott Randall. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Cat that perches on horses, donkeys reunited with family
GENESEO, Ill. (AP) - An Illinois family has solved the mystery of what happened to their missing cat that likes to sit on horses and donkeys. The Quad-City Times reports that Ann Kandis said the cat, ...
Jan 11, 2022 koi ko
State Museum wants 'Gen X' contributions for fall exhibition
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - The Illinois State Museum plans to turn its attention this fall to what it calls the "forgotten" Generation X. The exhibition, "Growing Up X," is planned for opening in Octobe...
Jan 11, 2022 Mike Licht / CC
Shedd Aquarium announces $500 million project over 8 years
CHICAGO (AP) - The Shedd Aquarium is investing $500 million over eight years leading to its 100th anniversary in 2030 to update galleries, improve animal habitats and make other improvements. It said ...
Jan 11, 2022 Mindaugas Danys / CC
Chicago union leaders OK plan to resume in-person class
CHICAGO (AP) - Students in the nation's third-largest school district will resume classes this week after leaders of the Chicago Teachers Union accepted a proposal with the district over COVID-19 safe...
Jan 11, 2022 nathanmac87 / CC
