Category Archives: Local News
Centralia Mayoral candidates talk about "retirement" of city manager during forum
Centralia Mayoral candidates Bryan Kuder and Herb Williams talk following Thursday night’s candidate forum at Kaskaskia College. Photo by Bruce Kropp. The two candidates for Mayor along with the...
Mar 19, 2021
SSM Health says waiting list is gone; those in Group 1B can now quickly be vaccinated
If you’re in Group 1-B and waiting for your turn to get the COVID-19 vaccine, you can get it quickly at the St. Mary’s vaccination site. SSM Health Medical Group at St. Mary’s in Cen...
Mar 19, 2021
Bankers survey for parts of 10 states including rural Illinois rockets to record high
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) - A new monthly survey of bankers points to a quickly recovering economy in rural parts of 10 Plains and Western states including Illinois as the survey’s individual indicators ...
Mar 19, 2021
Sandoval Jr/Sr High Honor Roll 3rd Quarter
Senior High Honors: Alicia Cox Reis Douglas Courtney Evans Isabelle Moore Megan Parson Shelby Pigg S Ridings Senior Honors: Mya Brown Nicholas Butts Charles Karrick Abigayle Ray Blake Vollmer Morgan W...
Mar 19, 2021
Centralia man arrested after allegedly entering Central City home without permission
A 25-year-old Centralia man has been arrested by Central City Police for allegedly criminal damage to property and criminal trespass to a residence. Lindell Troupe of North Hickory is accused of enter...
Mar 18, 2021
Those 16 and older to be eligible for COVID-19 vaccines April 12th
Governor JB Pritzker has announced all residents under the age of 16 will be able to receive the COVID-19 vaccine starting on April 12th. Other subgroups may become eligible for vaccine before that da...
Mar 18, 2021
Marion County Health Department reporting 13 new COVID-19 cases in past two days
The Marion County Health Department is reporting 13 new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday and Wednesday. Ten of the cases are considered community spread and three as the result of household or close contacts...
Mar 18, 2021
Two arrested following foot and vehicle chase in Centralia
Two people were taken to the Marion County Jail following two foot pursuits and a vehicle chase in Centralia early Wednesday night. Centralia Police Chief Greg Dodson says the incident unfolded when t...
Mar 18, 2021
Two Wisconsin residents hurt in I-57 crash south of Salem
Two Kenosha, Wisconsin residents were injured when their car ran off northbound Interstate 57 south of Salem early Thursday morning. State Police say a preliminary investigation indicates the car driv...
Mar 18, 2021
Centralia Mayor points to progress but critical years ahead in State of the City
Centralia Mayor Herb Williams pointed to progress during the past year but the most critical time is still ahead. He addressed the future in the annual State of the City Message on Wednesday before a ...
Mar 18, 2021
