Category Archives: Local News
Police Beat for Wednesday, December 30th, 2020
A 27-year-old Centralia woman was arrested after coming to the Salem Police Station to determine if she was wanted. There was an outstanding warrant for Katelyn Woolever of South Sycamore on an outsta...
Dec 30, 2020
Paramedic gets 13-year prison sentence for assaulting woman
URBANA, Ill. (AP) - A central Illinois paramedic has been sentenced to 13 years in prison for sexually assaulting a woman while she was in an ambulance. In sentencing Jeffrey Sanford Jr. on Tuesday, J...
Dec 30, 2020
Family of suspect in Illinois shooting expresses condolences
ROCKFORD, Ill. (AP) - Family of a U.S. Army special forces sergeant charged in a deadly shooting at an Illinois bowling alley has released a statement extending their thoughts and prayers to victims a...
Dec 30, 2020
Indiana AG: No charges recommended in fetal remains case
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Indiana's attorney general recommended no criminal charges or licensing actions in the case of more than 2,000 sets of fetal remains that were found last year in suburban Chicago. ...
Dec 30, 2020
Governor responds to lawsuit over high school sports being sidelined by COVID-19
The Governor and the Illinois High School Association have a lawsuit filed against them as high school sports remain sidelined during the pandemic. JB Pritzker says it's not fair to compare the realit...
Dec 29, 2020
Salem Elks award $2,500 in National Foundation Gratitude Grants
Mission Salem received a $1,000 grant. Left to right: Bob Lafenhagen, Leon Chapman, Randy Donoho, Mike Hooe Three organizations are receiving money from the Salem Elks through the Elks National Founda...
Dec 29, 2020
Salem Library receives $4,900 Back to Books Grant
Bryan-Bennett Library was awarded a $4,900 Back to Books Grant from the Illinois State Library through its Library Services and Technology Act program. The money will be used to purchase additional ti...
Dec 29, 2020
Marion County Board Chair remembers long time ESDA Coordinator
Marion County Board Chair Debbie Smith is remembering the long time Coordinator of the Marion County ESDA as a wonderful and caring man who loved his community. Donnie Brooks passed away on Christmas ...
Dec 29, 2020
Fire heavily damages Wamac home
Centralia Fire Protection District Firefighters fight a fire that heavily damaged a home at 731 James Street in Wamac. A Wamac home was heavily damaged by fire Monday night. Two occupants were at home...
Dec 29, 2020
Two face unlawful restraint and other charges following weekend arrests
Sean Polacek and Justin Patten – Marion County Jail Photos Two men involved in separate altercations were formally charged with felony offenses in Marion County Court on Monday. Bond was set at ...
Dec 29, 2020