Category Archives: Local News
Trump plans to federalize 300 troops in Illinois, as judge blocks a similar mobilization in Oregon
Associated Press President Donald Trump authorized the deployment of 300 Illinois National Guard troops to protect federal officers and assets in Chicago on Saturday, marking the latest escalation of ...
Oct 05, 2025 Protestors and reporters gathered outside an immigration
enforcement facility in Broadview on Saturday, Oct. 4. (Capitol News Illinois photo by
Andrew Adams)
Using helicopters and chemical agents, immigration agents become increasingly aggressive in Chicago
By SOPHIA TAREEN Associated Press Associated Press (AP) - Storming an apartment complex by helicopter as families slept. Deploying chemical agents near a public school. Handcuffing a Chicago City Coun...
Oct 05, 2025 Greg Bovino, the chief patrol agent for the U.S. Border Patrol El Centro sector, right, walks along protester that was detained near an Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Broadview, Ill., Friday, Oct. 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)
Dieterich Woman Hurt When SUV Strikes Deer on I-57North of Salem
State Police say a 35-year-old Dieterich woman was injured when her SUV collided with a deer on I-57 southbound at the 121-mile marker, five miles north of the Salem exit. The airbag deployed, but the...
Oct 05, 2025 ISP FILE PHOTO: An Illinois State Police squad car is pictured in a file photo.(Capitol News Illinois file photo by Jerry Nowicki)
Salem Man Arrested on Outstanding Warrant After Being Found in Vacant Home
Salem Police arrested a 34-year-old homeless Salem man on Friday morning after being found inside a vacant home on Allmon Street. Police went to the home after a neighbor reported the door to the hous...
Oct 05, 2025
State Rep. Blaine Wilhour traveling office hours set for October
State Rep. Blaine Wilhour announced the following dates, times, and locations for his Traveling Office Hours program for constituents to meet with legislative staff to receive help with state programs...
Oct 03, 2025 State Representative Blaine Wilhour.
Kaskaskia College shows off renovated Salem Education Center following Spring flooding
Kaskaskia College showed off its renovated Salem Education Center on Thursday following flood damage that occurred during a storm that dumped around nine inches of rain in the Salem area. College Pres...
Oct 03, 2025 Amy Zanton and George Evans present a Certificate of Appreciation to librarian Jodi Trinkle. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Kaskaskia College sees enrollment growth again for fall
Kaskaskia College President George Evans says despite the shrinking population of counties that make up the college district, they are continuing to see enrollment increases. Vice President of Student...
Oct 03, 2025 Kaskaskia College President George Evans speaks at the Salem Education Center. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Centralia warehouse and adjoining two-story apartment destroyed by fire
A Centralia warehouse and adjoining two story apartment at 419 South Locust were destroyed by fire early Friday morning. Centralia City Firefighters say the fire was discovered by Trevor Henson who wa...
Oct 03, 2025 Centralia City firefighters respond to the warehouse fire. Photo by Tim Ferguson.
Centralia Art and Wine Walk at Carillon Park Saturday
The Centralia Art and Wine Walk debuts in Carillon Park from two to eight on Saturday. The event will feature offerings of the Crooked Creek Winery, live music from Hosteen and Aztechs of St. Louis at...
Oct 03, 2025
Carlyle woman killed in crash near St. Louis
A 76-year-old Carlyle woman has died in a two vehicle crash on a Missouri highway near DeSoto in Jefferson County. The Missouri Highway Patrol reports Patricia Van Hoose was traveling northbound on Mi...
Oct 03, 2025
