Category Archives: Local News
Mt. Vernon home destroyed by fire
A large two-story home near downtown Mt. Vernon was destroyed by fire early Sunday morning. Mt. Vernon City Firemen say the fire at 111 North 16th appeared to have started in the basement and due to t...
Nov 22, 2020
Two arrested on domestic battery charges
Two people were arrested following separate domestic battery incidents. 36-year-old Floyd Williams of Fairway Drive was arrested after a female resident of the home was transported by ambulance to SSM...
Nov 22, 2020
Illinois agency launches study of gambling addiction
CHICAGO (AP) - A state agency is launching a one-year study on gambling addiction in Illinois and treatments that are available. Results from the report will be used by the Illinois Department of Huma...
Nov 22, 2020
Salem High School goes on full remote learning until December 4th
Salem Community High School Superintendent Dr. Brad Detering says the school will go on full remote learning until Friday, December 4th. Detering says the district implemented full remote learning on ...
Nov 21, 2020
Kell Grade School to go on full remote learning next week
Kell Grade School will go on full remote learning next week. Principal SarahBeth Ferrell says the decision was made because of the growing number of students who were on quarantine for being close con...
Nov 21, 2020
Burglary to Crossroads Tavern in Sandoval under investigation
The Marion County Sheriff’s Department reports a burglary took place at Crossroads Tavern in Sandoval early Friday morning. Reports indicate that machines were broken into and money was stolen. ...
Nov 21, 2020
Police Beat for Saturday, November 21st, 2020
A 26-year-old Sandoval woman has turned herself in at the Marion County Jail on an outstanding traffic warrant. Courtney Chapman of Old US 51 posted a $150 bond and was released. Salem Fire Protection...
Nov 21, 2020
Pot advocates: Pritzker's reading of law costing state $135M
CHICAGO (AP) - Lawmakers and cannabis industry insiders say Gov. J. B. Pritzker's interpretation of Illinois' marijuana legalization law is costing the state more than $100 million in tax revenue by b...
Nov 21, 2020
Teen charged in killings poses with 'Silver Spoons' actor
KENOSHA, Wis. (AP) - An Illinois 17-year-old accused of killing two people during a protest in Wisconsin was seen smiling in a photo with his lawyer and "Silver Spoons" actor Ricky Schroder being rele...
Nov 21, 2020
Marion County reports 74 new COVID-19 cases on Friday
The Marion County Health Department reported 74 new positive cases of COVID-19 on Friday. There were no new deaths to report. Health Department Administrator Melissa Mallow says 26 of the positive cas...
Nov 20, 2020
