Category Archives: Local News
Bill to modernize State's FOID Card System now on the Governor's desk
House lawmakers are approving legislation modernizing the state's FOID card system. The bill creates electronic versions of FOID and Concealed Carry Cards and combines them into one for those who qual...
Jun 16, 2021 James / CC
IDES warns of a growing number of identity theft scams
The Illinois Department of Employment Security is warning the public to be on high alert for identity theft scams. IDES has been inundated with fraudulent claims and individuals are being targeted as ...
Jun 16, 2021 GotCredit / CC
Illinois becomes latest state to make Juneteenth a holiday
CHICAGO (AP) - Illinois has become the latest state to make Juneteenth an official state holiday. Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a proposal Wednesday near a rare copy of the Emancipation Proclamation. Unde...
Jun 16, 2021 Governor JB Pritzker signs Juneteenth holiday bill into law. Photo courtesy of Governor's Facebook page.
Marion County Health Department now distributing NARCAN free of charge
The Marion County Health Department is now making NARCAN available free of charge for those who have loved ones or friends they fear may overdose on heroin. Health Department Administrator Melissa Mal...
Jun 16, 2021
Sandoval Village Board appoints library board and turns on internet
There is now a Sandoval Library Director and library board. Both were appointed by the Sandoval Village Board at Tuesday night's meeting. While the library is still some time away from opening, the bo...
Jun 16, 2021 Sandoval Library Board (left to right) Board members Ellie Sulcer, Terri Reynolds, Tammy Boatright, Bryan Reynolds, Administrator Ann Koch, and board member Kathy Gramlick. Not pictured is board member Becky Jett. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Sandoval Village Board names renovated ball field for Steve Walker
The newly renovated Sandoval Village ballfield in the village park will be named the Steve Walker Memorial Field. The decision came after Board Member Heather Day reported Walker's name had first surf...
Jun 16, 2021 The newly named Steve Walker Field at the Sandoval Village Park. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Odin School's new Superintendent excited about job
Even before officially beginning her work as Odin School Principal, Kimberly Briggs was hired as Superintendent last week. Briggs rapid advancement is the result of Sam Alli, who had been promoted to ...
Jun 16, 2021 Odin School Superintendent Kim Briggs.
Police Beat for Wednesday, June 16th, 2021
Central City Police arrested a 33-year-old Central City woman Tuesday for alleged aggravated battery to a police officer, disorderly conduct, and violation of bail bond. Central City Police say Samant...
Jun 16, 2021 Jobs For Felons Hub / CC
Salem Job Fair Wednesday morning to feature more than 400 open jobs
Those looking for jobs of all types are invited to meet with area employers Wednesday morning at the Kaskaskia College Salem Education Center on West Whitaker. Salem Economic Development Director Tabi...
Jun 15, 2021 Tampa VA
Negotiations stall on Comprehensive Clean Energy Legislation
Negotiations on the Comprehensive Clean Energy Legislation have stalled in the Illinois General Assembly. the biggest sticking point is the timeline for reducing carbon emissions and closing coal plan...
Jun 15, 2021 Phoenix Wolf-Ray / CC
