Category Archives: Local News
Two Florida residents hurt in I-57 crash north of Salem
Two O'Brien, Florida residents were injured in a one-vehicle crash Friday night on Interstate 57 southbound at the 124-mile marker six miles north of the Salem exit. State Police say 40-year-old Tammy...
Sep 18, 2021
Police Beat for Saturday, September 18th, 2021
A 34-year-old Mt. Vernon man faces multiple charges following an early Saturday morning police chase. Wamac Police reportedly attempted to stop Matthew Smith of South 18th on Wabash Avenue when he all...
Sep 18, 2021
Illinois AG forms task force to fight organized retail theft
CHICAGO (AP) - The Illinois attorney general's office has launched a new effort to address organized retail crime which one national trade organization says leads to $45 billion in losses each year. A...
Sep 18, 2021 Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul.
Salem Police make arrest for three burglaries
The Salem Police Department has arrested a 34-year-old Salem man on three counts of burglary for business burglaries earlier this year. Damon Deboer of South Jefferson Street is being held for January...
Sep 17, 2021
Police Beat for Friday, September 17th, 2021
The Marion County Sheriff's Department arrested a 62-year-old Salem man on an outstanding Fayette County felony failure to appear warrant and possession of methamphetamine. Reports indicate Ray Adams ...
Sep 17, 2021
Centralia Business and Professional Women's Club seeking applications for Woman and Boss of the Year
The Centralia Business and Professional Women's Club is seeking applications for Woman and Boss of the Year. The awards will be presented during BPW Week on October 17th to the 23rd. Printed applicati...
Sep 17, 2021
Autopsy shows Nashville man found dead in bottom of tanker truck died from an overdose
The Iroquios County Coroner's Office says autopsy results show a 29-year-old Nashville man found inside an oil tanker truck died of an overdose. The autopsy found toxic levels of amphetamines and fent...
Sep 17, 2021
Illinois hopes 'better angels' prevail in Lincoln desk rehab
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum has unveiled the hulking desk the president-elect used in 1861 to craft his first inaugural address. The desk was presented...
Sep 17, 2021 Believe Creative / CC
Boeing to build Navy aircraft at MidAmerica, invest $200M
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - Chicago-based aerospace giant Boeing Co. will invest $200 million to manufacture the U.S. Navy's latest unmanned aircraft at MidAmerica St. Louis Airport. A news release provi...
Sep 17, 2021 Rene Schwietzke / CC
Salem Grade School waiting for ISBE guidance on masking before making changes
Two parents once again asked the Salem Grade School Board Thursday night to consider lifting the mandatory masking requirement. Both Lane Whisenant and Brock Waggoner cited recent court injunctions gr...
Sep 17, 2021 Salem Grade School Board spread out in the gym for Thursday night's meeting to meet social distancing recommendations.
