Category Archives: Local News

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has released its latest Illinois Maternal Mortality Data Report, analyzing data regarding deaths that occurred Main findings showed during 2021-2022, an...

Even though discussion was paused Tuesday night on the Marion County property tax levy, one of those pushing for a zero-increase levy says he's not giving up. Josh Dunahee would like to see the zero l...

Thanksgiving is the leading day for home fires involving cooking equipment, with four times the average number occurring. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), an estimated 1,4...

Marion County hunters bagged 1,164 deer during the first shotgun deer hunting weekend last Friday, Saturday and Sunday. That is down from 1,272 deer taken during the first weekend last year. The deer ...

As the holiday shopping season begins, the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) is urging residents to stay alert when shopping online and to take simple steps to protect themselves from fraud and id...

A 35-year-old Centralia man has been arrested on an Illinois Department of Corrections warrant. Cody Rigney of South James was taken to the Marion County Jail to await further action from IDOC.

With the shopping season underway for live Christmas trees, The Morton Arboretum's tree experts offer seven key tips for choosing the best tree and keeping it fresh through the holidays. The Arboretum...

The Salem Township Hospital board has voted to abate its entire property tax levy for next year's taxes. The 3-2 vote came against the advice of administration that was concerned the hospital's financ...

The Centralia High School Board has approved a $737-thousand bid from Rooters Asphalt to resurface the high school track. Superintendent Dr. Chuck Lane says Rooters Asphalt was the low bidder. "This i...

The Centralia Rotary Club hosted the 42nd annual Rotary Civic Luncheon at Calumet Street Church on Monday afternoon. The luncheon is an annual event to show appreciation for members of local civic org...