Category Archives: Local News
Bankers report strong growth in rural parts of 10 states including Illinois
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) - A new survey of bankers suggests strong economic growth continues in rural parts of 10 Western and Plains states including Illinois even though business continues to lag behind the ...
Apr 16, 2021
Waltonville man arrested on multiple charges following scuffle with State Trooper
A 54-year-old Waltonville man was arrested on multiple charges after an alleged scuffle with a State Trooper following an early Thursday morning traffic stop in rural Kinmundy. James Shadowens of Stew...
Apr 15, 2021
Two arrested by Marion County Sheriff's Deputies on drug charges
Two people were arrested on drug charges following an incident that started at the Marion County Jail. 20-year-old Katlin Hollinshead of East 5th in Kinmundy was arrested for possession of a controlle...
Apr 15, 2021
Centralia man arrested after failing to show up for sentencing
A 28-year-old Centralia man has been arrested on an outstanding warrant after allegedly failing to show up for sentencing on a felony retail theft charge. Court records indicate Dustin Wooters pleaded...
Apr 15, 2021
State Police Director pushing modernization of FOID and Concealed Carry Systems
New legislation would modernize the state’s FOID and concealed carry systems. The bill is an initiative of the Illinois State Police and Director Brendan Kelly says makes some much-needed update...
Apr 15, 2021
Preliminary work on Obama center to begin later this month
CHICAGO (AP) - Preliminary work on the construction of the Obama Presidential Center on Chicago's South Side is scheduled to begin later this month. Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Mayor Lori Lightfoot have co...
Apr 15, 2021
Centralia Industrial Development Commission being reactivated
The Centralia Industrial Development Commission that was disbanded earlier is coming back. Interim City Manager Forrest Langenfeld feels the commission still definitely has a role. “There’...
Apr 15, 2021
Two Marion County fire departments receive grants
Marion County Ag in the Classroom teacher Meggan Hiestand presents a check to Kell Fire Assistant Chief Jason Franke to purchase a new warning sign. Photo by Bruce Kropp. The Kell and Iuka Fire Depart...
Apr 15, 2021
Mississippi man returned to Marion County on warrant charging child abduction
A 60-year-old Booneville, Mississippi man has been returned to the Marion County Jail on an outstanding warrant charging child abduction of a family member. Dennis Pannell is being held in lieu of a $...
Apr 14, 2021
Marion County Health Department reports two new cases of COVID-19
The Marion County Health Department is reporting two new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday. Neither are long-term care residents or students. Both cases are considered community spread. There are current...
Apr 14, 2021
