Category Archives: Local News

North American Lighting has received a nomination for the Coolest Thing Made in Illinois. The entry into the Illinois Manufacturing Association’s Makers Madness Contest is the Ford Bronco headli...

The Patoka School Board is seeking guidance from the Marion County Health Department before making a final decision on a coronation event being planned to replace Homecoming. Superintendent David Rade...

Mike Madigan is stepping down from the Illinois House. The former Speaker submitted his resignation, effective at the end of the month, saying he is leaving office at peace with his decision and proud...

The state’s hospitality industry is asking for a solid plan to work towards fully reopening. During a virtual Senate Committee Hearing, those representing hotels, foodservice, and bars stressed ...

Salem Firemen say a 20-pound propane cylinder was buried in snow by a passerby after it reportedly exploded after a line to a heater burned. The incident occurred outside the George Sloat home at 521 ...

The Salem Post Office is reaching out for help in getting the mail delivered during the current snow event. Salem Acting Postmaster/Officer in Charge Michelle Heinzmann says maintaining a clear path t...

The Centralia Police Department is seeing a disturbing increase in stolen vehicle reports since the start of the year. Police Chief Greg Dodson says they have received 12 reports so far this year comp...

The Marion County Health Department is reporting three new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday. None were students or long term care residents. All three are believed to be community spread. There are now 4...

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) - A new monthly survey of bankers suggests the economy is slowly improving in rural parts of 10 Plains and Western states including Illinois, but employment remains below the level it...

A city commission is reviewing the fate of Abraham Lincoln statues in Chicago. No decision has been made about removing the statutes, but it is noteworthy that in the biggest city in the "Land of Linc...