Category Archives: Local News
Centralia City Hall to reopen on Friday
The lobby of Centralia City Hall and the City Clerk’s office will reopen to the public on Friday. The announcement comes as a result of the Southern Illinois Region moving to Phase Four, which l...
Jan 19, 2021
Salem City Council hears update on police reform legislation on the Governor's desk
Salem Police Chief Sean Reynolds feels the bad far outweighs the good in the 700 page police reform legislation currently on the Governor’s desk. Reynolds was asked for an update on the bill by ...
Jan 19, 2021 Salem Police Chief Sean Reynolds
Salem City Manager says city will work to open up after Region advances to Phase 4 of COVID-19 mitigation
Salem City Manager Rex Barbee says the City Hall lobby will reopen to the public next Monday as a result of the Southern Illinois Region moving to Phase Four of COVID-19 recovery. The council Monday n...
Jan 19, 2021
Salem City Council approves mold removal contract for Animal Pound
The Salem City Council has approved a $7,256 contract with Serve Pro to remove mold from the walls of the Salem Animal Control facility. City Manager Rex Barbee expects the work to begin within the ne...
Jan 19, 2021
Drainage issue in Country Club Estates brought before Salem City Council
A resident of Country Club Estates came before the Salem City Council Monday night seeking the city’s help in eliminating a drainage issue that allows stagnant water and mud to fill the street i...
Jan 19, 2021
Clinton County Health Department establishes Designated COVID Vaccine Registration and Information phone line
The Clinton County Health Department has established a Designated COVID Vaccine Registration and Information Line. Those who want to register for vaccination or for questions related to the vaccinatio...
Jan 19, 2021
Investigation continues into fire apparently set inside vacant Centralia home
Centralia Police and Fire officials are currently looking for a group of teens who are believed to have entered a vacant home and started a fire by lighting a blanket on fire. The blaze was at a home ...
Jan 19, 2021
Salem Shrine Club sets officers and awards $7,500 in grants
The Salem Shrine Club has elected officers for the coming year and has awarded $7,500 to various groups to support their activities. Steve Lindsey was elected as the new Salem Shrine Club President. M...
Jan 18, 2021
Man allegedly hid 3 months at Chicago airport due to virus
CHICAGO (AP) - A California man who told police that the coronavirus pandemic left him afraid to fly has been arrested on charges that he hid in a secured area at Chicago's O'Hare International Airpor...
Jan 18, 2021
Police: St. Louis man found dead near Lebanon
ST. LOUIS (AP) - The Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis is investigating the death of a St. Louis man whose body was found across the Mississippi River in Illinois’ rural St. Clair County. Th...
Jan 18, 2021