Category Archives: Local News
$1.8-Billion state tax-break deal reached, with fund-diversion help
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - Democrats who control the state budget have reached an agreement on next year's spending plan. Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced the deal Thursday afternoon. It includes $1.8 billi...
Apr 7, 2022 Illinois House Speaker Emanuel
Senate President Don Harmon (left)-right), Governor JB Pritzker and House leader "Chris" Welch discuss budget agreement during Thursday afternoon news conference.
Oregon sues COVID test company, millions of dollars pocketed
SALEM, Ore. (AP) - The state of Oregon has sued an Illinois-based COVID-19 testing company, saying its owners took millions of dollars in federal funds and insurance money for themselves and boasted a...
Apr 7, 2022
Social Security Disability Examinations Office in Centralia damaged when struck by out of control pickup
A Centralia woman escaped injury when her car went out of control and ran through part of the front of the Social Security Disability Examinations Office at 126 South Lincoln in Centralia Wednesday af...
Apr 7, 2022
Fire heavily damages mobile home in Alma
A fire heavily damaged a mobile home in Alma Wednesday afternoon. Kinmundy-Alma Assistant Fire Chief Richard Day says the fire was at the Martha Goff home at 714 Hill Street. Goff reported she was hea...
Apr 7, 2022
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 7, 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 7, 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 7, 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 7, 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 7, 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 6, 2022
