Category Archives: Local News
University of Illinois adds Native American issues adviser
URBANA, Ill. (AP) - A new administrator at the University of Illinois flagship campus will advise school leadership on Native American issues. The News-Gazette reports that Jacki Thompson Rand was app...
Aug 24, 2021 Gary Todd
Kaskaskia College approves up to $24-million in bonds for new gym and classroom renovations
The Kaskaskia College Board Monday night agreed to issue up to $24-million in bonds to pay for construction of a new gym and renovated classrooms at the main campus. College President George Evans say...
Aug 24, 2021 File: Kaskaskia College Clock Tower and campus.
SIU student killed, 3 people wounded at an off-campus party
CARBONDALE, Ill. (AP) - Police say a Southern Illinois University student died after she and three other people were shot early Sunday during a party near the school's campus. Carbondale police say SI...
Aug 23, 2021
Pilot Honored at Annual Balloon Fest Awards Brunch
Although there was no competitive ballooning at this year's Centralia Balloon Fest, several honors were still given at the annual awards brunch Sunday. The High Fly Cup was presented to balloonist Wal...
Aug 23, 2021 Hi Fly award winner Walt Rudy display his trophy at Pilot Award Brunch. Photo by Garrett Ford.
Salem Fire Protection District to host 5K Run/Walk to Remember and 9/11 Memorial Service
The Salem Fire Protection District will remember 9/11 20 years later with a 5K Run/Walk, Memorial Service and other activities in Bryan Memorial Park on Saturday, September 11th. The Salem Fire Depart...
Aug 23, 2021 Jackie / CC
Centralia City Council to consider assistance to new owners of Quality Sports Nets
The Centralia City Council Monday night will be asked to approve a Redevelopment agreement with the buyers of Quality Sports Nets in Centralia. Gebke, LLC is seeking a five year forgivable mortgage to...
Aug 23, 2021
Organizers pleased with Balloon Fest
While no full flights got up for Balloon Fest 2021, both the Friday and Saturday night Glows did take place to the joy of large crowds in Foundation Park. This year's Chair Brad Haege says with all th...
Aug 23, 2021 File photo: Balloons prepare for Glow at Balloon Fest '21 in Foundation Park. Photo by Pat Hodges.
Salem Police arrest two on drug and theft charges following Sunday traffic stop
Salem Police arrested two people on drug and theft charges following a Sunday traffic stop. The driver, 35-year-old Shannon Foster of North Illinois Street in Salem, was taken to the Marion County Jai...
Aug 23, 2021
Police Beat for August 23rd, 2021
Salem Police arrested 47-year-old Rocky Davis of East Church in Salem for alleged domestic battery at his home on Sunday. He is accused of striking a juvenile. 49-year-old Sean Jones of East Rexford i...
Aug 23, 2021
Salem Fire called to fire scare at Salem Mobile Home Park
Salem Firemen were called to the Jessica Hollsapple residents in Salem Mobile Home Park Monday morning to a fire scare. Fire Chief Dave Duncan says the problem turned out to be an electrical power str...
Aug 23, 2021
