Category Archives: Local News
Illinois puts $15M into 2 advanced manufacturing academies
NORMAL, Ill. (AP) - Illinois will spend $15 million on two academies that will train hundreds of workers in advanced manufacturing skills, with the first students enrolling later this year. Gov. J.B. ...
May 02, 2021 Carlos Daniel / Unsplash
Centralia High School crowns new Prom King and Queen
Centralia High School held a traditional Prom at the school Friday night. Daveonte Cunningham was crowned King and Lauren Miley as Queen. The rest of the court included Junior Escort and Attendant Dav...
May 01, 2021 Centralia High School's 2021 Prom Queen Lauren Miley and King Daveonte Cunningham. Photo by Pat Hodges.
Centralia Police make drug arrest following brief high-speed chase
Centralia Police have arrested a 45-year-old Centralia man on multiple drug charges after a brief high-speed chase. Michael Allison of Medlin Road was arrested for possession of meth, possession of dr...
May 01, 2021
Kaskaskia College announces in-person graduation ceremony for Class of 2021
Kaskaskia College has announced they will hold an outdoor in-person commencement ceremony on Friday, May 14, 2021, at 6:30 p.m. to celebrate the class of 2021. KC President George Evans stated "Commen...
May 01, 2021
Lincoln library offers free ticket with proof of vaccination
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum is offering free admission to people vaccinated against COVID-19. Officials at the museum in Springfield, Ill. announced th...
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Health officials say check for tick bites often while outdoors
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - Illinois officials are urging residents to check themselves and their children carefully for ticks after spending time in wooded areas this spring. The Illinois Department of ...
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Bustos, who led Democrats' campaign arm, won't run again
CHICAGO (AP) - Democratic Rep. Cheri Bustos of Illinois says she will not seek reelection next year. She is stepping aside after playing a lead role in the 2020 elections that unexpectedly saw her par...
May 01, 2021
Salem Family Aquatic Center begins pool party and pool pass sales on Saturday
The Salem Family Aquatic Center will begin reservations for pool parties and sign up for swim lessons on a first come first serve basis beginning at ten Saturday morning. All reservations have to be m...
Apr 30, 2021
Combined Salem and Centralia Relays for Life to be drive-in event at Centralia High School
The combined Salem and Centralia Relay for Life events will be held at the Centralia High School Parking lot on June 12th will be a drive-in event. This year's Theme is One County...One Mission....To ...
Apr 30, 2021
Marion County reports one new COVID case in past two days
The Marion County Health Department is reporting only one new COVID-19 virus case on Thursday and Friday. Health officials say it was the result of community spread and did not involve a student or lo...
Apr 30, 2021 U.S. Department of Energy
