Category Archives: Local News
Marion County Sheriff investigating burglary and theft complaints in rural Salem
The Marion County Sheriff's Department is investigating entry made to the boat and camper storage building on Route 37 just north of Salem. Initial information indicates multiple units were entered. P...
Feb 12, 2026
Car Being Driven on I-57 North of Salem Erupts in Flames; Two Inside Escape Injury
The engine compartment of an SUV owned by Ward Chrysler in Carbondale burst into a ball of flames Thursday morning as two employees were traveling on I-57 near the Tonti overpass to the Chicago area t...
Feb 12, 2026
Marion County Board to ask for investigation of Supervisor of Assessments
On an 8 to 5 vote, the Marion County Board is asking for Marion County Supervisor of Assessments Mark Miller to be investigated. The action comes in the aftermath of a study that was critical on opera...
Feb 11, 2026 File photo: Marion County Board meeting. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Ten ton seasonal road limits now in effect in Marion County
The Marion County Highway Department has put its seasonal county road ten-ton weight limit in effect until April 15th. Highway Engineer Alex Kreke says those who need to haul heavier loads need to con...
Feb 11, 2026 gunnar3000 / Depositphotos.com
Marion County Board meets county's first Veterans Assistance Commissioner
The Marion County Board Tuesday night was introduced to the county's first Veterans Assistance Commissioner. Ron Peters is currently based at the Centralia office of the Marion County Health Departmen...
Feb 11, 2026 File photo: Marion County Courthouse.
Motorcyclist hurt in Centralia crash
A 72-year-old motorcyclist was injured when an SUV pulled out in front of him on McCord Street at the Locust Street intersection in Centralia on Tuesday morning. Centralia Police say Roger Barrall of ...
Feb 11, 2026
Centralia City Schools enrollment down to 1000
At the regular school board meeting on Tuesday, superintendent Christina Becker reported that total enrollment for Centralia City Schools is down to 1006 students including outplacements, with 974 dis...
Feb 11, 2026
Mt. Vernon Man Hurt in One Car Wreck
A 76-year-old Mt. Vernon man was injured in a one-vehicle crash in the 8000 block of Richview Road near the Boyd Road intersection in rural Mt. Vernon, Monday afternoon. Jefferson County Sheriff's Dep...
Feb 10, 2026
Even though marijuana is legal in Illinois, clearing old criminal records still a challenge
by Kaitlin Bender-Thomas and Medill Illinois News Bureau, Capitol News Illinois February 10, 2026 Article Summary Illinois residents can face long delays in clearing their marijuana-related records ev...
Feb 10, 2026 The photo shows a close-up of marijuana buds before they leaf out. (Capitol News Illinois/Andrew Campbell)
Bailey Zimmerman brings Illinois roots home to the Illinois State Fair
The Illinois State Fair has announced that multi-platinum country superstar Bailey Zimmerman will play the Illinois Lottery Grandstand stage on Ag Day, Friday, August 14, delivering a high-energy perf...
Feb 10, 2026
