Category Archives: Local News
Massive health care reform bill now on Governor's desk
The Illinois Senate has sent a massive health care reform bill to the Governor’s desk. The measure aims to address several disparities and increase equity when it comes to access to medical care...
Mar 28, 2021
Multiple tornado and severe thunderstorm warnings issued for South Central Illinois, but no major damage reported
The National Weather Service issued multiple tornado and severe thunderstorm warnings for Marion and surrounding counties Saturday night, but fortunately, no major damage was reported. The storms lost...
Mar 28, 2021
Former Centralia woman charged with attempting to elude police
A 30-year-old former Centralia woman has been charged in Marion County Court with fleeing or attempting to elude police in connection with a Thursday night incident involving Wamac Police. Kristy Gall...
Mar 28, 2021
Auto dealers sue Illinois, EV makers over direct sales
CHICAGO (AP) - Illinois auto dealers are suing the state and the electric truck startup Rivian over the selling of vehicles directly to consumers. The Illinois Automobile Dealers Association alleges t...
Mar 28, 2021
SSM Health in Illinois administers 10,000th dose of COVID-19 vaccine
SSM Health in Illinois hit a milestone Friday when they delivered their 10,000th dose of COVID-19 vaccine. The vaccines are being given in both Mt. Vernon and Centralia. Sue Tomlin of Mt. Vernon recei...
Mar 27, 2021
Secretary of State extends time to take care of expired drivers licenses
Those with an expired driver’s license are getting more time to get that taken care of. Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White’s spokesperson Beth Kaufman says they want to further reduce...
Mar 27, 2021
Police beat for Saturday, March 27th, 2021
A 36-year-old Centralia man has been arrested by Marion County Sheriff’s Deputies on an outstanding Washington County failure to appear or pay warrant in a possession of methamphetamine convicti...
Mar 27, 2021
Three people injured in West Main Street crash in Salem
Salem Police say three people went to Salem Township Hospital for treatment following a two-vehicle head-on crash on West Main Street east of Missouri Avenue. Police say a pickup driven by 73-year-old...
Mar 26, 2021
Hardee's in Salem closed following exhaust system fire
Salem Firemen have to go up on the roof to extinguish a fire in a vent system shutting down the restaurant until cleanup is complete. Photo by Bruce Kropp. A Salem fireman walking out of the station l...
Mar 26, 2021
Police Beat for Friday, March 26th, 2021
A 30-year-old Centralia woman is being held in the Marion County Jail for aggravated fleeing and eluding police. Kristy Gallatin of East 2nd was arrested by Wamac Police. No other details are yet avai...
Mar 26, 2021
