Category Archives: Local News
Governor signs package of bills to further protect immigrants and refugees
Governor JB Pritzker is signing a package of legislation to further protect immigrants and refugees in Illinois. The Governor says three of the new laws address immigrant hate crimes, expand workplace...
Aug 3, 2021 Governor Pritzker gathers with supporters of immigration rights after signing a series of bills on Monday.
Marion County reports 38 new COVID-19 cases in past four days
The Marion County Health Department is reporting 38 new COVID-19 cases from Friday through Monday. Health Department Administrator Melissa Mallow says five of those testing positive are fully vaccinat...
Aug 3, 2021
WJBD-WSIQ completes profile of Marion County Fair Queen contestants
WJBD-WSIQ completes its preview of the ten candidates running to be the 2021 Miss Marion County Fair at Tuesday night's pageant. Maggie Telford is from Salem Illinois. She graduated from Salem Communi...
Aug 3, 2021 From left to right: Maggie Telford, Kenadi Schwartz, Katlyn Hilmes, Sara Timm, 2019 Miss Marion County – Grace Beavin, Ryley Hammond, Jasmin Tarlton, Brylee Dukes, Makaela Draege, and Ciara Cain
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Governor says comprehensive reform of state firearms laws
Governor JB Pritzker is signing what he calls the most comprehensive form to state firearms laws in over a generation. State Police Director Brendan Kelly says the FOID and Concealed Carry License wil...
Aug 3, 2021
Salem City Council moves forward with painting of both Industrial Park Water Towers and selects bond advisor
The Salem City Council Monday night agreed to repaint and pay for both Westside Industrial Park Water Towers this fiscal year. The council changed an award to paint just one of the two towers at the l...
Aug 3, 2021
Kids Day at Marion County Fair has largest attendance ever on Monday
Attendance was at an all-time high for Kids Day at the Marion County Fair on Monday, with 780 kids being registered. Marion County Ag in the Classroom Teacher Meggan Heistand coordinated a long list o...
Aug 3, 2021 Kids filled the Marion County Fairgrounds on Monday to play games, pet farm animals, and even milk some wooden cutout cows. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Marion County Fair dedicates expanded announcers stand in Memory of "Rev" Wilkins
The Marion County Fair recognized the Memory of Ronnie "Rev" Wilkins when dedicating the newly expanded Announcer's Stand in front of the grandstand Monday night. Wilkins was a fair board member for m...
Aug 3, 2021 The new Marion County Fair Announcer's Booth overlooks the track in front of the fair grandstand. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Law to allow permanent no-contact orders in sex convictions
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - Illinois law will soon allow victims of sexual crimes to renew orders prohibiting contact by their assailants without having to face them in court. A law signed last week make...
Aug 3, 2021 Matt Turner / CC
Salem City Council to discuss bond advisor and water tower repainting
The Salem City Council Monday night will consider hiring a bond advisor and bids to repaint the two west side water towers. City Finance Director Kelli Barrow is recommending PMA Services for the bond...
Aug 2, 2021
WJBD-WSIQ introduces you to Miss Marion County Fair Queen contestants
Ten candidates are vying for the Miss Marion County Fair Queen title in Tuesday night's fair queen pageant. WJBD-WSIQ news will profile the first five candidates in the news Monday. This is the first ...
Aug 2, 2021
