Category Archives: Local News

State to complete Comprehensive Housing Plan for Centralia
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 ...
News Mar 23, 2021

Centralia City Council to hold work session to get water plant replacement project moving
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...
News Mar 23, 2021

Rural Centralia man killed in pickup-train crash
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....
News Mar 22, 2021

All state universities to join Common Application
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....
News Mar 22, 2021

Salem Township Hospital plans sale of low cost blood test vouchers March 31st
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...
News Mar 22, 2021

Centralia City Council Monday night to consider Calumet Street improvements (with Zoom Link)
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 ...
News Mar 22, 2021

Christ Our Rock staff member is WJBD-WSIQ Teacher of the Week
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...
News Mar 22, 2021

WJBD hosts Candidate Forum Tuesday night
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 ...
News Mar 22, 2021

Iuka Fire Department announces Fireman and EMT of the Year
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...
News Mar 22, 2021

Former Salem man faces multiple charges after foot pursuit into home
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...
News Mar 21, 2021
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