Category Archives: Local News
Semi-truck heavily damaged by fire on I-57 south of Salem
The Salem Fire Protection District was called out to the southbound lanes of I-57 Saturday night to a semi-truck cab and trailer that were both on fire. The fire is believed to have started around the...
Sep 19, 2021
Customer refunds part of ICC deal with power supplier
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - The Illinois Commerce Commission has reached a settlement with Star Energy Partners LLC over its investigation into the alternative electric retail supplier's practices. The I...
Sep 19, 2021 unukorno / CC
Illinois proving popular route for American white pelicans
CHICAGO (AP) - A kind of bird that not that long ago was so rare in Illinois that people traveled hours just to catch a glimpse of one that has lately been winging their way through the Chicago area. ...
Sep 19, 2021 nathanmac87 / CC
75 new cases; two more Marion County schools have more outbreaks and potential exposures
The Marion County Health Department reported 75 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday and Friday. None were long-term care residents, 30 are school age, and six are four years old and younger. 50 of the c...
Sep 18, 2021
Two Florida residents hurt in I-57 crash north of Salem
Two O'Brien, Florida residents were injured in a one-vehicle crash Friday night on Interstate 57 southbound at the 124-mile marker six miles north of the Salem exit. State Police say 40-year-old Tammy...
Sep 18, 2021
Police Beat for Saturday, September 18th, 2021
A 34-year-old Mt. Vernon man faces multiple charges following an early Saturday morning police chase. Wamac Police reportedly attempted to stop Matthew Smith of South 18th on Wabash Avenue when he all...
Sep 18, 2021
Illinois AG forms task force to fight organized retail theft
CHICAGO (AP) - The Illinois attorney general's office has launched a new effort to address organized retail crime which one national trade organization says leads to $45 billion in losses each year. A...
Sep 18, 2021 Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul.
Salem Police make arrest for three burglaries
The Salem Police Department has arrested a 34-year-old Salem man on three counts of burglary for business burglaries earlier this year. Damon Deboer of South Jefferson Street is being held for January...
Sep 17, 2021
Police Beat for Friday, September 17th, 2021
The Marion County Sheriff's Department arrested a 62-year-old Salem man on an outstanding Fayette County felony failure to appear warrant and possession of methamphetamine. Reports indicate Ray Adams ...
Sep 17, 2021
Centralia Business and Professional Women's Club seeking applications for Woman and Boss of the Year
The Centralia Business and Professional Women's Club is seeking applications for Woman and Boss of the Year. The awards will be presented during BPW Week on October 17th to the 23rd. Printed applicati...
Sep 17, 2021
