Category Archives: Local News
Illinois eases process of deleting racist terms from deeds
CHICAGO (AP) - A new state law lets homeowners in Illinois request the removal of racist language from property deeds, decades after the language was deemed unenforceable and outlawed. WBEZ reports th...
Jan 17, 2022
Salem City Council to further discuss Mission Salem using former Save-a-Lot building
The Salem City Council Monday night will be asked to give final approval to an agreement to allow Mission Salem to utilize the former Save-a-Lot building on West Main until the city is ready to move f...
Jan 17, 2022
Centralia man refuses hospital treatment following Green Street Road crash
A 34-year-old Centralia man refused hospital treatment for injuries early Sunday night after his vehicle ran off the 1900 block of Green Street Road and overturned. Marion County Sheriff's Deputies id...
Jan 17, 2022
Murray Center's Medical Director receives prestigious Dr. W.P. Plassman Award
The Medical Director at Murray Developmental Center was surprised Sunday afternoon when presented the prestigious Dr. W.P. Plassman award. Dr. Niranjan Shrestha is only the 15th person to receive the ...
Jan 17, 2022 Dr. Shrestha is honored with Dr. Plassman award. Left to right: Murray Center Director Lori Demijan, Dr. Shrestha, State Representative Charlie Meier, and Murray Parent Association President Rita Winkeler. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Many government offices and businesses closed for Dr. King Holiday
Monday is the Dr. Martin Luther King, Junior Holiday. Most federal and state offices are closed. Area courthouses and most county government non-emergency services are also unavailable for the day. Ce...
Jan 17, 2022
Springfield museum exhibit features artists from Illinois
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - A museum exhibit in Springfield is featuring a range of work from Illinois artists, including Muddy Waters, Earth Wind and Fire and Chance the Rapper. It's called the "State o...
Jan 17, 2022 Mike Steele / CC
Ex-Chicago alderman seeks prison release over COVID concerns
CHICAGO (AP) - A former Chicago alderman convicted of tax evasion is seeking an early release from prison due to his age, health and the omicron-fueled COVID-19 surge. Attorneys for Edward Vrdolyak fi...
Jan 17, 2022 Jobs For Felons Hub / CC
Mother and baby die in Mt. Vernon house fire, father flown to burn unit
Two people have died and a third has been flown to a burn hospital in the aftermath of a Sunday morning fire at a home at 1213 South 24th in Mt. Vernon. Jefferson County Coroner Roger Hayse identifies...
Jan 16, 2022 Two neighboring homes in Mt. Vernon that burned early Sunday morning resulting in two deaths and a third person receiving substantial burn injuries. Photo by Gene Littrell.
Chicago cites restaurants, gyms for COVID vaccine violations
CHICAGO (AP) - Chicago officials have handed out more than 30 citations to businesses for failing to enforce the city's requirement that people show proof of COVID-19 vaccination in many places. The o...
Jan 16, 2022
Body of newborn found in duffle bag near Chicago firehouse
CHICAGO (AP) - Chicago Police are investigating the death of a newborn baby found near a fire station on the city's near North Side. Police say firefighters who went outside their station early Saturd...
Jan 16, 2022 Arvell Dorsey Jr. / CC
