Category Archives: Local News
Fayette County Jury finds Vandalia man Sexually Violent Person
A Fayette County jury has found that 51-year-old Michael Boaz of Vandalia is a sexually violent person. Attorney General Kwame Raoul noted Boaz's long history of violent behavior that includes sexuall...
Jun 28, 2021
SSM Health to require all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19
SSM Health is joining numerous health systems across the country in making the COVID-19 vaccine mandatory for all employees. The system includes St. Mary's and Good Samaritan Hospitals as well as the ...
Jun 28, 2021
Driver's license and ID cards expiration dates extended to January 1st, 2022
Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White has announced that expiration dates for driver's licenses and ID cards have been extended an additional five months, from August 1st to January 1st of next year...
Jun 28, 2021
Salem Police investigate burglary at Salem Country Club
The Salem Police Department is investigating an early Sunday morning burglary at the Salem Country Club. Salem Police responded to an automatic alarm at 4:14 Sunday morning and found that entry had be...
Jun 28, 2021
Police Beat for Monday, June 28th, 2021
A 35-year-old Centralia man has been arrested by Centralia Police for violation of an order of protection, possession of meth, and possession of a narcotic instrument. Police were initially called to ...
Jun 28, 2021 Jobs For Felons Hub / CC
SIU geologist shows history of minerals at New York museum
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - A geology researcher from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale has created an exhibit at the American Museum of Natural History in New York on the history of minerals. D...
Jun 28, 2021 Daniel Hummer, a geology researcher at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, stands outside the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. The museum invited Hummer to design an exhibit that will tell the story of the original 12 minerals in the universe, and how they evolved into thousands over billions of years. The exhibit opens this month. (Photo provided)
State agency made multiple home visits before child's death
OREGON, Ill. (AP) - A published report says child welfare investigators made nearly a dozen visits over two years to the home of a mother who's been charged with the death of her 7-year-old son. Natha...
Jun 28, 2021
Police: 2 dead, 15 wounded in separate shootings in Chicago
CHICAGO (AP) - Police say two separate shootings left two people dead and at least 15 wounded in Chicago as the city that this month recorded its 300th homicide for the year saw more violence. Police ...
Jun 28, 2021 Arvell Dorsey Jr. / CC
Ameren uses Midwest Mutual Assistance Network to speed power restoration following major storms
A tornado in a Chicago suburb earlier this month led to the deployment of the Ameren Illinois Midwest Mutual Assistance Network. Mobile crews of Ameren lineman from across the state were deployed to h...
Jun 28, 2021 Storm damage photo courtesy Ameren Illinois.
Marion County Sheriff lauded by county board and department members on retirement
This is the final partial week on the job for Marion County Sheriff Rich Stevenson who is retiring at the end of the month after a 40-year career in law enforcement. Stevenson joins at least eleven ot...
Jun 28, 2021 Outgoing Marion County Sheriff Rich Stevenson is presented a plaque of appreciation for his years of service from the Marion County Board. Left to right are Board Chair Debbie Smith, Sheriff's Department Lieutenant Andy Garden, Sheriff Stevenson, Law Enforcement Committee Chair Steve Whritenour, and County Board members Judy Shafer and Sharon Woodward. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
