Category Archives: Local News

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...
Bruce Kropp 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...
Bruce Kropp 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...
Bruce Kropp May 01, 2021 Believe Creative / CC

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 ...
Bruce Kropp May 01, 2021 dr_relling / CC

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...
Bruce Kropp 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...
Bruce Kropp 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 ...
Bruce Kropp 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...
Bruce Kropp Apr 30, 2021 U.S. Department of Energy

Report: LaSalle virus crisis response 'reactive and chaotic'
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - An investigative report by an Illinois inspector general found a chain of miscommunication, lax policy, and missed opportunities leading up to and during a COVID-19 outbreak l...
Bruce Kropp Apr 30, 2021

Centralia High to offer in-person and on-line summer school
Centralia High School will offer both in-person and on-line summer school this year. Principal Reid Shipley made the announcement Thursday night at the monthly meeting of the CHS Board of Education. S...
WJBD Staff Apr 30, 2021 TLC Jonhson
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