Category Archives: Local News

The Illinois Housing Development Authority is going to complete a Comprehensive Housing Plan for Centralia that could open up additional funding sources for housing improvements. City Manager Forrest ...

The Centralia City Council Monday night agreed it was time to begin work on plans to replace the city’s water treatment plant in hopes some extra federal money may become available as part of th...

Clinton County Sheriff Doug Maue says a 45-year-old rural Centralia man died as a result of a pickup truck – train crash early Saturday morning. The sheriff identifies the victim as Brian Starr....

It’s going to be easier for students to apply to multiple state universities this fall. Three schools currently use the common application, letting students apply to a bunch of colleges at once....

Salem Township Hospital will provide an opportunity for everyone to purchase low-cost blood test vouchers later this month. The hospital plans the wellness program from seven am to five pm on Wednesda...

The Centralia City Council Monday night will consider waiving bidding requirements to allow for improvements to be made to Calumet Street. The council will be asked to approve a $70,250 proposal from ...

Teacher of the Week Will Pennington receives weekly award for his work at Christ Our Rock High School from WJBD-WSIQ General Manager Bruce Kropp. A 15-year member of the Christ Our Rock High School st...

WJBD in cooperation with the Salem Community Theatre will host a candidate forum Tuesday night for those running for Salem Mayor and City Councilman. The program will begin with the five city council ...

The Iuka Fire Department has announced that David Williams has been named both the firefighter and first responder of the year. The annual awards are voted upon by fellow firefighters and first respon...

A 31-year-old St. Louis man formerly from Salem was taken to the Marion County Jail on multiple charges after an attempted traffic stop led to a foot pursuit inside a residence at Salem Mobile Home Pa...