Category Archives: Local News
Deck the halls? Not at the Illinois Capitol due to virus
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - The coronavirus has extinguished some traditional holiday cheer at the Illinois Capitol in Springfield. There will be no Christmas tree nor any holiday displays inside or outs...
Nov 28, 2020
Illinois panel featuring film on mental illness and courts
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - The Illinois Mental Health Task Force and the state Supreme Court’s chief justice will conduct a screening of a new documentary on mental illness and criminal justice. C...
Nov 28, 2020
Wait to get COVID-19 test following Thanksgiving Gatherings
If you think you were exposed to COVID-19 over the Thanksgiving weekend, the Illinois Department of Public Health recommends waiting a week before getting tested. State Public Health Director Dr. Ngoz...
Nov 27, 2020
Record number of meals served up for Thanksgiving in Salem and Centralia
Putting the meals together at the Salem Grace Church of the Nazarene. Photo by Bruce Kropp. Both the Grace Church of the Nazarene in Salem and the Poplar Place in Centralia exceeded their planned maxi...
Nov 27, 2020
Two people burned when propane wall heater explodes, destroys Raccoon Lake Cabin
Fire consumes a one-room cabin on Raccoon Lake after a propane heater explodes while being lit causing severe burns to one and minor burns to a second person. Photo by Tim Ferguson. Two people sustain...
Nov 27, 2020
Two injured, one arrested in Sandoval stabbing
Sandoval Police say two men were stabbed in an argument at a home in the 200 block of East Commercial in Sandoval on Thanksgiving afternoon. A third person was arrested later on two counts of aggravat...
Nov 27, 2020
Salem Police arrest Centralia woman on warrant
Salem Police arrested a 31-year-old Centralia woman on an outstanding warrant on Thursday when investigating a report of suspicious activity between the Quality Inn and Days Inn. Kimberlyn Pool of Wes...
Nov 27, 2020
SCHS fund drive for Salem Ministerial Alliance Food drive over $7,000
The President of the Salem Community High School Student Council is optimistic they will reach their $10,000 fundraising goal for the Salem Ministerial Alliance Food Pantry. Haddon Lybarger says $7,04...
Nov 27, 2020
Salem Chamber makes $100 donations to six non-profit agencies
Salem Chamber of Commerce presents a $100 support check to (left to right) Shelli McIntosh and Nancy Wesling of the Pregnancy Care Center. Making the presentation are Chamber Executive Director Jessiy...
Nov 27, 2020
US Senator Dick Durbin still pushing for second stimulus package
US Senator Dick Durbin says lawmakers in Washington need to pass another relief package for the nation's economy. He feels passing something isn't a done deal and both sides need to compromise on the ...
Nov 27, 2020